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I fractured both ankles and had surgery 2 years ago.my foot has purple veins around lesion area.can there be circulation problems?i have diabetes.
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Yes: If you are diabetic and history of trauma it is possible you have circulation problems. Signs of claudication would be Leg pain with exercise, leg pain improved with rest, buttock pain
Answered 5/14/2019
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