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Could Recurring Rashes On Leg Be Side Effect Of Knee Replacement Surgery?

I am 65, 214 lbs, and had total knee replacement in March of this year. Shortly after surgery, a very very itchy rash came up on the lower part of my leg. The Dr gave me cortisone cream and the rash finally went away but left my skin very thin. Since then it has come back 2 times. I take Allegra to help control it. What is causing this and is it a side effect of surgery?
Fri, 6 Feb 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

There is possibility of infection or implant allergen.

This can be differentiated by investigate like CRP, CBC, ESR.
PCR culture is very useful if infection is suspected to find culprit organism.

PET SCAN will also give more details.

If infection is confirmed debridement/ revision operation is required.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Could Recurring Rashes On Leg Be Side Effect Of Knee Replacement Surgery?

Hello, I have studied your case. There is possibility of infection or implant allergen. This can be differentiated by investigate like CRP, CBC, ESR. PCR culture is very useful if infection is suspected to find culprit organism. PET SCAN will also give more details. If infection is confirmed debridement/ revision operation is required. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.