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Swelling in ankle and 99.5 fever.
Hi doc, my dad who is 70 yrs old had 3 stents in 2 of his arteries done 3 months back. A month back he had some long infection due to exposure to some cold weather and go nimonitis. He was given augmentin and call. After a week or so he felt better. But he had some swelling in his ankle where the stent was inserted. Since the last 2 days he has fever of 99.5 and is limping. The ankle has swelled and is a bit warm to touch. His esr is 88 and crp is 30. Uric acid in 3. Plz advice.
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Looks like there is a septic collection in ankle
May be acute or chronic osteomyelitis.
Needs urgent debridement and Incision and drainage. Culture and sensitivity should guide antibiotic use.
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Hi, it looks like septic arthritis, needs urgent attention. Needs wash out /surgery if it septic arthritis. Consult ortho urgently
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