Questions on circulation (Blue Toes)
I am on my 6th week wearing a cast. This Thursday it come off and I move to a boot.
I would have expected once my foot was brought back to 90deg (normal state) in cast my circulation would have gotten better.
I still get blue toes after standing or putting my leg down while sitting, after a short period of time.
Will this go away after I move to the boot?
Or is this something that will progressively get better as I start weight bearing and exercising (PT)?
April 5th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Jim,
I’d certainly call the doctor and ask about the blue toes. Probably swelling is causing the blue toes. Are you taking any anti-inflamatories? I always did as much moving my toes around in the cast as possible and trying to tighten the calf muscle as well. I think any movement helps improve the blood flow. when you get your boot I’d certainly do as much ROM and light self massage on the ankle, scar and tendon.
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April 5th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
I experienced the same thing after my cast was removed. When I called the doctor’s office to ask if I should be conerned, his assistant told me no if it only lasted for a day or two and to call if it persisted. Once I started walking in the boot, the discoloration was gone w/in a day. However, if it continues, check with your doctor.
April 7th, 2009 at 8:28 am
Agreed with what other posters said. Also, if you experience any leg pain, go see the doc. I developed a recurrence of my swelling after about 5 weeks post-op, accompanied by leg pain, and it turned out I had a blood clot in my leg.
Err on the side of caution with this.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:40 pm
that sounds like a very painful thing. you should go to the doctor and see what we says. feel better.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:58 am
Yes, I was very keen on that. So was my friend. He said he is going to check it out soon. We will return before you know it.