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Knee replacement wound not closing
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my mother has undergone open heart surgery ten years back and is on warferene tablet, August 23rd 2022 she underwent total knee replacement for single knee, after that wound got infected and doctors widely cut the wound, now no infection but would has to close, am attaching wound picture, please guide. She can not bear another surgery...
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Kindly consult Orthopaedic Surgeon as soon as possible for further management.
Do not delay, as it can get infected and lead to septic arthritis which eventually can cause septic shock if neglected
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Consult the Primary orthopaedic surgeon right away and discuss the management with him
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