Here are few common symptoms and complaints you may come across. I have listed them along with their related pathology. In presence of these events, report to your surgeon immediately to avoid complications.
1. Post surgery:
- Immense pain at the operated site. (Infection)
- Redness or swelling at the operated site. (Infection, Compartment Syndrome)
- Fever and Chills. (Infection)
- Painful movements of Fingers, Toes. (Compartment Syndrome)
- Pain in calf muscles while moving Ankle/ Toes. (Deep Vein Thrombosis).
- Difficulty in Breathing, Chest Heaviness. (Pulmonary Embolism)
- Decreased Urination –Oligouria. (Pulmonary Embolism)
- Abnormal movement at the fracture site. (Faulty Fixation or Implant Failure)
- The appearance of the sinus with Pus, Bony Spicules Discharge. (Late Infection- Osteomyelitis)
- Bluish Discoloration of Toes. (Compromised Vascularity, Gangrene).
2. Post Plaster:
- Intense Itching. (Skin Maceration, Ulceration)
- Immense Pain. (Tight Plaster, Compromised Vascularity).
- Bluish Discoloration of Fingers, Toes. (Compartment Syndrome, Compromised Vascularity).
- Painful movements of Fingers, Toes. (Compartment Syndrome, Compromised Vascularity).
- Foul smell, Discharge. (Skin Maceration, Infection, Ulceration)
3. Post Injections:
- Immense Pain. (Faulty Technique, Infection)
- Redness and Swelling. (Infection, Compartment Syndrome)
- Fever and Chills. (Infection)
- Inability to move Fingers, Toes. (Neurological Damage, Faulty Technique)
- Itching, Breathing difficulty, Anxiety or Collapse. (Vascular Infiltration, Hypersensitivity)
4. Post Injury:
- Immense Pain and Swelling. (Fracture, Sprain, Compartment Syndrome, Infection)
- Deformity. (Fracture, Dislocation)
- Limb Length Discrepancy. (Fracture, Dislocation)
- Difficult to Bear weight or hold objects. (Fracture, Dislocation, Neurovascular Injury)
- Difficulty in Breathing. (Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis)
- Absent distal pulsations. (Compartment Syndrome, Vascular injury)
- A Cold and Bluish colouration of Finger, Toes. (Gangrene, Vascular Injury)
- Exposed Bones and Muscles. (Compound Injuries)
5. Post Medications:
- Itching, Rashes, Difficulty in Breathing. (Hypersensitivity, Allergy)
I hope this helps. Be aware and stay safe.