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Absis after Complex meniscus surgery
I had complex meniscus surgery in September 2018 due to tear of lateral meniscus. But due to some reason I developed stich absis after 2 months of surgery. I got the infected stich removed and the antibiotics course was taken . Now after 4 months again I am having some water in my knee which came all of sudden. Can I know what might be the reason and what should I do to over come this water filling in knee.
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This may be a sub clinical infection, more likely if there is warmth in signs of inflammation over the operated knee.
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If there is no infection or stitch abscess you need not worry too much. Yes some patients after arthroscopy take long time for the fluid to resorb. If fresh effusion or swelling which is not leaking around the knee and you can put weight and bend the knee to some extent usually there is no infection. However if you feel unwell,feverish get the knee fluid aspirated and sending it for infection testing will tell you what is going on by your doctor.get also your bloods tested for infective parameters from your doctor
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Leaking water from knee to be tested for germs.
Most probably joint infection.
You need immediate attention from oruthi surgeon.
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May be Low grade subclinical infection
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Dr. Jyoti Singh Kapoor
Orthopedist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
You may be having low grade infection in your joint.
The fluid from the joint needs to be removed and sent for the necessary tests.
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Dr. Kunal Makhija
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16 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
It's Probably Subclinical infection with synovitis. You need to get Blood reports done for infection like CRP ESR CBC pro Calcitonin. And repeat MRI if required.you should not ignore it as it might damage your knee cartilage if not treated now.
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