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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Purplish Color In The Feet Post Ankle Fracture?

After missing a step and falling on my foot, I suffered a dancer s fracture and tore the medial deltoid ligament in my ankle. It has been seven weeks since the fall and I am now only able to weight bare. Whenever I sit and my leg is at a 90 degree angle, I get a tingling sensation in my foot and it turns purple. What can be the cause and should I be concerned?
posted on Sat, 21 Jan 2017
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Hi, there!
Ankle injuries take long time (up to 6months) to recover fully.
Ligaments heel 6-8 weeks, but swelling will be present for longer time.
Ankle joint is the farest area from the heart (pump) and blood micro-circulation is worse.
You can use compression socks, keep foot elevated and lympho-drainage massage will be valuable.

I hope this helps
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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Purplish Color In The Feet Post Ankle Fracture?

Hi, there! Ankle injuries take long time (up to 6months) to recover fully. Ligaments heel 6-8 weeks, but swelling will be present for longer time. Ankle joint is the farest area from the heart (pump) and blood micro-circulation is worse. You can use compression socks, keep foot elevated and lympho-drainage massage will be valuable. I hope this helps