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Pin track infection

2023-08-31 14:31:05
LRS external fixator on tibia. Pen at pin track, very little clear liquid seen. After wiping no such liquid, but pin site felt pain while doing physiotherapy and hopping through Walker, can you recommend any good antibiotic for this. Photo is attached.
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Follow up with the treating doctor.he will do the needful accordingly.

Answered2023-09-03 03:44:53

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1st go for culture and sensitivity test , then based on that antibiotic can be prescribed .
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Consult nearby orthopaedic

Answered2023-09-02 05:56:51

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Culture

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Get culture sensitivity of fluid done Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)

Answered2023-09-01 03:27:18

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Best is culture and sensitivity report. Start antibiotic according to culture report

Answered2023-08-31 15:36:45

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If Liquid/Pus is coming out from pin Track, Need Culture Report
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Visit Nearest Orthopedic Surgeon/Operating Surgeon
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Answered2023-08-31 15:12:00

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