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Wound complication
Hi, am Ajere Marlyse from Cameroon, my husband had an accident 1year 3mths ago with 2 fracture on the tibia and 1 at the fibula. after his surgical intervention, the wounds around the fractured area seems everlasting. The doctors after doing culture on the wound said everything is fine but the wounds still keep developing as another finishes. His l
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post xray to r/o infection,union
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if infected implant can be removed(if united on xray)
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Probably the wounds are infected.
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Get blood parameters CRP, ESR and CBC.. culture and sensitivity will be helpful.
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Dr. Sivaraman B
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Chennai
it looks like - there may be subclinical infection. If fracture is healed- metal work can be taken out and wash/debridement can be given. Best person to judge is your doctor. Consult with ortho doctor.
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