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Pencil lead poked into a knee

2026-05-22 17:04:46
She poked a pencil tip in her knee which is is still present around her knee. Yesterday spot was dark n now wound is green ( tip of pencil was green
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Do Local Part Xray & USG... Consult General Surgeron for Local Examination
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If Foreign Body present then removal under anaesthesia is best treatment

Answered2026-06-05 16:35:25

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If its palpable superficially then it will be removed under local anaesthesia
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If it hurts or inflamed
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Get removed by surgeon near by

Answered2026-05-29 18:24:19

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Go for a Hrusg of localised area to rule out if any foreign body is situated inside. If it’s present then removal is the only option.
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Visit General surgeon if foreign body is found for the removal

Answered2026-05-27 18:45:50

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If pencil tip is still there better to do an x- ray. Foreign body should be removed, otherwise it will get infected. For accurate location USG is preferable.
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Consult general surgeon

Answered2026-05-26 13:25:28

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Kindly share images of the knee. 1. Is the pencil tip still inside? Or has it come out? 2. Is there any pain or restriction of movement of the knee?
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Consult a surgeon or orthopaedician- for examination and further management.
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Dont wait for too long, wound can get infected.

Answered2026-05-26 08:27:33

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Could you please share the images. Kindly consult to discuss further treatment plans.

Answered2026-05-23 06:14:53

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Get local usg done Consult surgeon in your locality

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Get a xray of the region done and follow up

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