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What Causes Swelling In Middle And Ring Fingers After Index Flexor Tendon Repair?
Question: I had an index flexor tendon repair surgery three months ago, the same day I was injured. Everything went great with the injured finger. One month post-op, the middle and ring fingers started to swell around the nails (from the tip to the first nuckle). A month later, I started to see some discharges coming from the base of the nails (clear to yellow in color). And whenever I press on the swollen area to empty the discharges, I see some blood coming out. Doing that more often, the ring figer got better and the discharges stopped, but the middle finger is still the same.
I went to my surgeon and he prescribed a topical antibiotic ointment, that improved the swelling but not the discharges.
Is that a sign of infection that requires an action?
I went to my surgeon and he prescribed a topical antibiotic ointment, that improved the swelling but not the discharges.
Is that a sign of infection that requires an action?
Brief Answer:
It is due to infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the images attached. The discharge from the middle finger and the swelling is suggestive of an infection in the area. It is best to start with broad spectrum oral antibiotics and do press the swollen area to drain out all the discharge daily. Gradually the infection will subside. You can get the proper antibiotic prescribed from your physician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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It is due to infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the images attached. The discharge from the middle finger and the swelling is suggestive of an infection in the area. It is best to start with broad spectrum oral antibiotics and do press the swollen area to drain out all the discharge daily. Gradually the infection will subside. You can get the proper antibiotic prescribed from your physician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
If i have to take the antibiotic twice aday. Can i take the second dose 9 hours after the first one?
Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes. You can take the second dose 9 hours after the first dose.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes. You can take the second dose 9 hours after the first dose.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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