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I have a shin injury a&e confirmed not broken but swelling persists 7 days after and my toes are blue but not painful should i continue with elevation?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Get blood returning.: Continued elevation certainly wouldn't hurt. Application of moist heat to the areas of bruising should help with the desorption and dissolution of the trapped blood.

Dr Kumar agreed

Answered 9/13/2015

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A member asked:

I have a shin injury a&e confirmed not broken but swelling persists 7 days after and my toes are blue but not painful should i continue with elevation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Keith answered

Dr Kumar agreed

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