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I have a lisfranc foot injury. i had surgery on it. there are areas in my foot. it has red,bumpy,dry skin around the incisions. what could this be? it almost looks like a rash?

Q: i have a lisfranc foot injury. i had surgery on it. there are areas in my foot. it has red,bumpy,dry skin around the incisions. what could this be? it almost looks like a rash?

: Perhaps you are noting areas of post-operative scarring, and indeed there may be some residual suture material not yet absorbed. Best source to have all of this explained is a followup with your surgeon, who knows you best and can visually examine the area of concern.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Perhaps you are noting areas of post-operative scarring, and indeed there may be some residual suture material not yet absorbed. Best source to have all of this explained is a followup with your surgeon, who knows you best and can visually examine the area of concern.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/14/2021

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A member asked:

I have a lisfranc foot injury. i had surgery on it. there are areas in my foot. it has red,bumpy,dry skin around the incisions. what could this be? it almost looks like a rash?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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