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What Causes Unusual Open Wounds On Elbows?
Question: For no apparent reason, my elbows have developed open wounds and are raw. I haven't done anything physically to cause this.
Brief Answer:
It can be septic elbow
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Elbow developing such wounds without trauma is very rare. It is suggestive of infection or septic elbow.
I would suggest you to meet a orthopaedic doctor and get your x ray of the elbow. He may also like to get blood investigations.
if there is any sign of pus or infection then you might need drainage of pus and course of antibiotics. If there is pain then splinting mail also be needed.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks
It can be septic elbow
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Elbow developing such wounds without trauma is very rare. It is suggestive of infection or septic elbow.
I would suggest you to meet a orthopaedic doctor and get your x ray of the elbow. He may also like to get blood investigations.
if there is any sign of pus or infection then you might need drainage of pus and course of antibiotics. If there is pain then splinting mail also be needed.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
Answered : 4486 Questions
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