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Pencil lead poked into a knee
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Could you please share the images.
Kindly consult to discuss further treatment plans.
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Dr. Raiba Deshmukh
General Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Pune
Get local usg done
Consult surgeon in your locality
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Dr. Kunal Majoka
General Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Jaipur
Get a xray of the region done and follow up
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