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What Causes Inability To Straighten The Leg Post EVLT Treatment For Varicose Vein?

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Posted on Fri, 7 Aug 2015
Question: I went EVLT & gel foam treatment last week for vericose vein. Am fine except that I am unable to straighten my leg. Will this cure with exercise? Pls suggest.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It will be alright with exercise or physiotherapy

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I can understand your concern
Few post operative minor complications may arise following EVLT like haematoma, tightness or numbness. So you need not to worry for not being able to straighten your leg, it will be alright in a week or two.

Here I would like to know about your post operative colour doppler report if you have undergone.

Please follow these guidelines
Continue using compression stocking or bandages as your doctor advised you.
You should ask for duplex ultrasound on your follow up visit

I assure you that with exercise and physiotherapy it will be alright.
Hope this answers your question
Do let me know if anything is not clear or you have any more queries

wish you good health and speedy recovery
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (24 minutes later)
Thanks so much for the detailed explanation, really appreciate. The post operatibe doppler test shows- GSV occluded. SSV occluded. Thanks, XXXXX XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please consider these explanation

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX XXXXXXX
welcome again
GSV and SSV means great saphenous vein and short saphenous vein
Both are occluded means it has blocked perfectly and there will not be any venous reflux through these veins

Venous return will be restored by normal collateral veins and varicosity will disappear with time.

You had a successful surgery so need not to worry this will definitely improve your symptoms and appearance.

Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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What Causes Inability To Straighten The Leg Post EVLT Treatment For Varicose Vein?

Brief Answer: It will be alright with exercise or physiotherapy Detailed Answer: Hello I can understand your concern Few post operative minor complications may arise following EVLT like haematoma, tightness or numbness. So you need not to worry for not being able to straighten your leg, it will be alright in a week or two. Here I would like to know about your post operative colour doppler report if you have undergone. Please follow these guidelines Continue using compression stocking or bandages as your doctor advised you. You should ask for duplex ultrasound on your follow up visit I assure you that with exercise and physiotherapy it will be alright. Hope this answers your question Do let me know if anything is not clear or you have any more queries wish you good health and speedy recovery