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What Causes Cellulitis Post Knee Replacement Surgery?

I had knee replacement (zimmer) surgery 5 months ago had a bout of cellulitis shortly after. I have constant burning, dark red skin coloring and swelling that is not improving and I cannot fully extend my leg. What could possibly cause these conditions?
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history of cellulitis, my treatment advice is -
1. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection , in your case it is caused post-operatively. It maybe caused due to poor wound-stich care after operation .
2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like Fusiderm cream twice daily on affected part.
3. Cellulitis requires higher antibiotics like linezolid, piperacillin and amikacin given only after consulting a dermatologist or surgeon.

Thanks .
Dr harshit.Bhachech .
MBBS ,DDVL .
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What Causes Cellulitis Post Knee Replacement Surgery?

Hi. As per your case history of cellulitis, my treatment advice is - 1. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection , in your case it is caused post-operatively. It maybe caused due to poor wound-stich care after operation . 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like Fusiderm cream twice daily on affected part. 3. Cellulitis requires higher antibiotics like linezolid, piperacillin and amikacin given only after consulting a dermatologist or surgeon. Thanks . Dr harshit.Bhachech . MBBS ,DDVL .