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Suggest Remedy For Staph Infection Near The Scar And Metal Screws On Ankle

I have a staph infection where the scar and metal screws and plate were used to repair ankle fracture 9 years ago. After 9 weeks on 2 different antibiotics and 8 weeks on crutches it is much better, but still not completely gone. What else should be done to get completely rid of this infection. It still hurts there a little but nowhere close to the burning and soreness before antibiotics (which I am still on). There was a large scab/sore but it is nearly gone now.
Wed, 29 Oct 2014
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Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic. After going through your query I concluded that you got implant got infected. You want to get rid of the infection completely. I want to say that infection will be completely only recovery after implant removed. You should get your implants removed if fracture United. You can discuss your Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any clarification please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answered your question. wishing you good health. Take Care.
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Suggest Remedy For Staph Infection Near The Scar And Metal Screws On Ankle

Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic. After going through your query I concluded that you got implant got infected. You want to get rid of the infection completely. I want to say that infection will be completely only recovery after implant removed. You should get your implants removed if fracture United. You can discuss your Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any clarification please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answered your question. wishing you good health. Take Care.