Injury on Knees

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Injury on Knees

Asked for Male, 22 Years

I met with an accident 10 days back and got wounded on my knees I still have pain in wound. I am disinfecting with dettol daily and applying Cipladine Ointment. I am taking Cefadroxyl 500mg and Aceclofenac 100 mg since 10 days. Doctor is saying skin debridement is required else wound will not heal. Is it compulsory to do this procedure or wound can heal naturally without doing it?

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Dr. Mohammed Rehan Khan

General Physician 11 yrs exp Bangalore

This wound has slough, requires debridement. If you are nervous about debridement will cause bleed and pain , you can undergo painless chemical debridement.

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consult general surgeon.

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Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed

General Surgeon 25 yrs exp Nagpur

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Dr. Parveen Singh

General Surgeon 13 yrs exp Noida

Debridement is required... Bcoz slough is present

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Consult General Surgeon

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Dr. Sagar Ambre General Surgeon 4 yrs exp Thane Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sagar Ambre

General Surgeon 4 yrs exp Thane

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Don't do anything it will heal

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