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Question
i broke my lower left tibia and fibula. do you know why the skin color on my broken leg is darker than my good leg? did i damage an artery or vein? if so will the color come back?
Sometimes it is the cast, sometimes there is vein damage. Usually, these things return to normal over time - months to years. The cast tends to retain a fair amount of moisture and hold it against the skin, so if the discolorations are like patches or scattered areas, it may be worth a trip to the family doc or dermatologist to make sure it isn't a fungal infection.
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Jason Bhan
Expertise
Insights into and general advice on the diagnosis, management and care to children and adolescents with behavior disorders, mood disorders, drug addiction, or social adjustment disorders. I will not give specific treatment recommendations or perform online consultations.
Experience
I am a board certified Family Physician with a special interest in pediatric and adolescent health. I have experience with pediatric and adolescent mood disorders (including ADD, ADHD, depression, Autism, and Autism spectrum disorders.
Organizations
American Medical Association
American Academy of Family Physicians
Education/Credentials
MD - 2000
Board Certification ACFP (American College of Family Physicians) - 2003
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