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Question: hello! please i would like to the opinion of an orthopaedic regarding my infection.
i had a debridement surgery last week following my infection from ankle ligament reconstruction surgery last month.
after debridement, they did a swab and have been giving me Tazocin which they have said is ok for my infection. however, ine of my wounds have closed, the other is still struggling to close and has a very small amount of discharge one week after Debridement surgery.
should i continue with antibiotics or something else? what would you do?
i had a debridement surgery last week following my infection from ankle ligament reconstruction surgery last month.
after debridement, they did a swab and have been giving me Tazocin which they have said is ok for my infection. however, ine of my wounds have closed, the other is still struggling to close and has a very small amount of discharge one week after Debridement surgery.
should i continue with antibiotics or something else? what would you do?
Brief Answer:
Possible VAC dressing
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
You must complete the course of antibiotics as prescribed.
If wound closure isn't imminent, it may need Vaccuum assisted closure or VAC dressing.
This decision will need to be taken by your operating surgeon with an opinion getting the Plastic surgeon.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Dr.Aashish Raghu
Possible VAC dressing
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
You must complete the course of antibiotics as prescribed.
If wound closure isn't imminent, it may need Vaccuum assisted closure or VAC dressing.
This decision will need to be taken by your operating surgeon with an opinion getting the Plastic surgeon.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Dr.Aashish Raghu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
do you think this is a small drainage and has a good chance of closing with antibiotics over the next couple of day?
or do you think there is a chance of having to do another debridemenr surgery, even though i am already taking the right antibiotics
or do you think there is a chance of having to do another debridemenr surgery, even though i am already taking the right antibiotics
Brief Answer:
Answers
Detailed Answer:
Since the wound looks approximated it has a good chance of healing well.
Regular wound checks need to be done to assess response to dressings and antibiotics.
Answers
Detailed Answer:
Since the wound looks approximated it has a good chance of healing well.
Regular wound checks need to be done to assess response to dressings and antibiotics.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
final question any foods or supplements i can eat to actually help in the healing process?
Brief Answer:
Balanced diet
Detailed Answer:
A well balanced diet should do it.
Balanced diet
Detailed Answer:
A well balanced diet should do it.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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