Suggest Treatment For Cellulitis In The Injured Knee Area

Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016

Question: how long does it take for cellulitis to develop after a nail /screw puncture to the knee area?

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Cellulitis

Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that you have a puncture wound to the knee from a nail or screw. If the area becomes infected you should notice redness and swelling within 24 -48 hours. If it does then you need to see a medical provider for antibiotic therapy. After the injury keep the clean. Wash the wound with saline water and cover with neosporin and a bandage. Change the bandage twice daily and clean the wound twice daily until the area is healed.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 hour later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Adoxa

Detailed Answer:
You submitted a copy of a prescription for adoxa. This is a doxycycline antibiotic used frequently for cellulitis of the skin. If you have infection then you need to take the medication and take it all as directed. The adoxa can not be taken with milk as it binds to the calcium and will be less effective.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar