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Are There Any Test To Determine The Cause Of Leg Swelling?

I fell on April 6, 2015. Had an abrasion on knee. The abrasion took a good while to heal. About 4 days after the fall my leg from knee to foot was swollen Broken bones in my foot and a blood clot in that leg have been ruled out. It is still swollen. Right after the leg and foot started swelling I kept it elevated above my heart many hours of the day as instructed by physician. I also took a round of antibotics and used an antibotic cream on my leg for a week. Are there any other tests that could be done to determine why it is still swollen?
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello
I have studied your case.
I will advise you colour doppler leg to confirm any blood clot.
ct scan may help in diagnosis.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and matrix therapy may help you.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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Are There Any Test To Determine The Cause Of Leg Swelling?

Hello I have studied your case. I will advise you colour doppler leg to confirm any blood clot. ct scan may help in diagnosis. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and matrix therapy may help you. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.