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Veins With Surface On Top Of Skin, Swelling On Leg. Fell Down And Broke Hip, Surgery Done. Advice?

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My dad had a serious fall and had broke his hip..... he has a rod in his knee and one ging across his hip..I think? Anyway he is 82 and uses a walker. While he is to have no pressure on hi left side and no standing. He is suppose to have 2 people transfer him. Still in rehab also. His surgery was June 15 th and is still in rehab ...My question is he has veins that have surface to the top of his skin and swelling of the leg ...Iwhat could cause this?
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Hi,
The swelling on legs is a post operative dependent edema. It takes about 6-8 months to disappear- depending on patients ambulation.Please don't worry till there no pain or induration.
The swollen veins are seen in old age due to thickening of walls of veins. They are normal. But if there swelling along the course of vein,& it is pain ful--let him take rest & consult your doctor immediately.
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Veins With Surface On Top Of Skin, Swelling On Leg. Fell Down And Broke Hip, Surgery Done. Advice?

Hi, The swelling on legs is a post operative dependent edema. It takes about 6-8 months to disappear- depending on patients ambulation.Please don t worry till there no pain or induration. The swollen veins are seen in old age due to thickening of walls of veins. They are normal. But if there swelling along the course of vein,& it is pain ful--let him take rest & consult your doctor immediately. Thank you.