What Are The Possibilities Of Bone Infection Post Amputation Of Toe For Infection?

Posted on Tue, 9 Jun 2015

Question: Friend had infection in third toe was amputated now healed can there still be bone infection

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Bone infection possible

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Appreciate your concern for your friend.
If there is an unhealed wound persisting, underlying bone infection should be suspected.
X ray of the affected foot may be helpful.
If your friend has diabetes or peripheral nerve or blood vessels affected, the chances of bone infection is more. It is better to see a doctor specialized in bone diseases.

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

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (4 minutes later)

Foot completely healed wouldn't the foot not heal no pain no redness no swelling

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Probably no bone infection

Detailed Answer:
Sorry, l was confused after reading the medical history.
If the wound has healed completely and there is no pain, tenderness or swelling, then there is hardly any chance of a bone infection now. But if your friend has any of the conditions mentioned, he is prone for recurrence and should take care.

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