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Foot and leg red / purple blotchy 4 months post ORIF surgery please help

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francine88530
francine88530

Hi, around 5 months ago I fell and broke and dislocated my wrist and broke my foot. I had surgery on both and plated and pins in both. My foot was a LisFranc fracture ans I had ORIF surgery. I am now 4 months post op yet my foot and leg is still turning red/purple and blotchy and immense pressure as all the blood pools to my foot ans doesn't circulate, it goes worse when I'm standing still and fully weight bare... it is absolutely fine when elevated and normal colour however as soon as i put it down changes. i am also getting tingles in the affected leg. my orthopaedic consultant is telling me this is normal, however i am becoming increasingly concerned as i see no improvement atall, i am unable to live my normal life if i can not stand in the shower for instance for longer than 5 minutes before my foot turns purple ans the pressure is unbearable. I am thinking of booking a private consultation for some answers but just wondered has anyone else experienced this so long post op? Thanks

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  • barbara66703
    barbara66703 francine88530

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    sounds pretty miserable , and for doc to not have more support and pain meds. another opinion would be worth it hoping the new doc listens to you.

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