Hi doctor,
I am a 57 year old female. I am 4.3 feet tall. I underwent a leg surgery 11 months back. The surgical wound has been infected three times already with pus discharge. After cleaning the discharge, a small area remains unhealed, and the implants fixed during surgery can be still seen through this area. The skin in this area has become black and looks dead. I already have thyroid and arthritis. Is there any way to treat the infection without removing the implants?
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Kindly post the images of the affected leg and the infected wound after the surgery. I will be able to comment only after seeing the photos.
Revert with more information to an orthopaedician and traumatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/orthopaedician-and-traumatologist
Hi doctor,
Thank you for the reply. I have attached the photos of my leg.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Thank you for attaching the clinical pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
- Implant prominence is co-existing with infection, so any means of providing a cover over the implant will not prevent infection.
- If there has been any consolidation of the fragments, then it is best to remove the implant and the necrosed bone followed by external fixator application.
- A local antibiotic delivery system such antibiotic impregnated beads or cement may also be required.
- For skin coverage, flap cover by a plastic surgeon has to be done. No medication will make the skin to grow over the implant.
For further queries consult an orthopaedician and traumatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/orthopaedician-and-traumatologist
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