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Suggest Treatment For Humerus Shaft Fracture
sir my son had got humerus shaft fracture. doctor inserted minail and discharged after 7 days,then remove stitches after 14 days and cover blue plaster, today when he opens at one suture site a round yellow pus appear,( today 4 weeks completed) he cut pus area and spread streptomycin after cleaning and cover with pop. is it very dangerous?
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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Thanks for posting
After going through your query,this infection could be superficial/deep.My suggestion would be proper cleaning of wound with a 4-6 weeks of antibiotic coverage,you may discuss with your treating doctor.
Hope this helps
Thanks for posting
After going through your query,this infection could be superficial/deep.My suggestion would be proper cleaning of wound with a 4-6 weeks of antibiotic coverage,you may discuss with your treating doctor.
Hope this helps
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