Swelling in foot from more then 9 months

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My father is having swelling in their left foot from more then 9 months he tried many medicines for curing it. But after meeting a bone specialist he got to know their is pus in his foot. So he got operated for the same by the surgeon but after that operation around 1.5 month gone till now he is not able to stand without any help and also feeling like their is some more pus in his foot. Kindly suggest what can be the problem. Also the surgeon simply said its TB but without any proper test how he can be so sure.

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Dr. Rajiv Mehta (PT) Geriatric Physiotherapist 26 yrs exp Delhi Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajiv Mehta (PT)

Geriatric Physiotherapist 26 yrs exp Delhi

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As after 1.5 months of operation still he is not walking I m sure about one thing that a physiotherapist will definitely help him to walk independently and that is also true that test should be done to be sure about TB. I can consult us online at practo or book an appointment at www.physiotherapistdelhi.in

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