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How To Clean A Closed Wound At The Site Of Lumbar Incision?

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Posted on Tue, 20 Jan 2015
Question: How do you clean an infection after the lumbar incision wound has now closed months later?
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Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Little bit more information will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.If the wound has closed and there is no watery discharge then it can be treated like a normal healthy skin elsewhere .
If possible you may send the picture .
Hope this helps and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Dr. Mukesh Chugh

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement

Practicing since :1997

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How To Clean A Closed Wound At The Site Of Lumbar Incision?

Brief Answer: Little bit more information will be helpful Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for posting I have gone through your query and understand your concern.If the wound has closed and there is no watery discharge then it can be treated like a normal healthy skin elsewhere . If possible you may send the picture . Hope this helps and I shall be glad to answer any further query. Take care