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My operation-tibia nail
Operation was done before 6 days
Now pus coming are from suture and also a one pointed mark
Yet will take continue antibiotics use of levofloxacin and amoxycillin potasium caluvunate tablet
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Need to see severity of infection. Should be assesed properly.
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infection markers testing l, clinical and radiology examn and further planning
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Implant most likely infected.
Share xrays.
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Consult online.
Seek immediate implant removal.
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Loading with antibiotics will not solve the cause.
Prolonged infection can cause osteomyelitis.
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
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43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Send photo of wound and photo of X-ray pre operative and post operative consult me thru practo
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