Since March, Matt Scott (a resident of Kingfisher) has been dealing with severe pain and numbness in his feet and legs. He was initially told the numbness was caused by a spine injury pinching a nerve. Over time, his symptoms worsened, limiting his ability to walk and preventing him from sleeping flat. For months, he was confined to a recliner due to the pain.
Two weeks ago, Matt’s foot became red, swollen, and extremely painful, leaving him unable to walk. It was initially believed to be cellulitis, but antibiotics did not improve his condition. Surgeons later confirmed it was not cellulitis and was in no way related to a spine injury. The redness and swelling were caused by his foot struggling to receive adequate blood flow.
Further evaluation revealed that Matt had blood clots restricting circulation to his calves and feet, which was the true cause of the pain and numbness. Matt was admitted to Oklahoma Heart Hospital on December 24th, where he underwent an angiogram and emergency surgery. Several surgical options were considered, including bypass surgery, depending on what was found during the procedure.
Matt underwent two complex surgeries totaling approximately 12 hours. The procedures required multiple incisions along his leg from the ankle to the knee, as well as vein retrieval from his opposite leg to restore circulation.
Blood flow was successfully restored, and Matt was discharged home on December 29th. He is now recovering at home and will require several weeks of limited mobility with his leg elevated. Doctors continue to closely monitor circulation to his foot and toe.
Matt and his wife, Summer are both self-employed, and the extended recovery period has created additional challenges. Please keep Matt and the Scott family in your thoughts and prayers during his recovery.
For those who would like to help with medical expenses, an account has been established at Equity Bank. Checks may be made payable to the Kingfisher Action Team with “Matt Scott” or “Scott Family” noted in the memo.
