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1 mo post midfoot fusion surgery and sudden tightness across foot like there is a tourniquet tied across foot-should i worry about clot? have factor v

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Fusion: Factor v is involved in hypercoagulability . Are toes cold or blue ? Loss of sensation anywhere ? Are you walking on the fusion yet ? These questions need to be answered , but a visit to the surgeon is certainly warranted. Good luck !

Answered 5/1/2013

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