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What Is Causing Reaction After Knee Reconstruction ?
hi im 18 years old and i have had a full knee reconstruction of my Left ACL and 4 days ago i had an arthroscope on the same knee. i have been told to keep it covered in the bandages and gauze for two weeks, but i think im having an reaction. what should i do
Mon, 28 Jan 2019
Hello,
If the reaction is on the skin, it might be due to gauze or bandage.
You can apply topical steroid like betamethasone for symptomatic.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
If the reaction is on the skin, it might be due to gauze or bandage.
You can apply topical steroid like betamethasone for symptomatic.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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