Hello! Please I Would Like To The Opinion Of An

Posted on Tue, 4 Feb 2020

Question: hello! please i would like to the opinion of an orthopaedic regarding my infection.

i had a debridement surgery last week following my infection from ankle ligament reconstruction surgery last month.

after debridement, they did a swab and have been giving me Tazocin which they have said is ok for my infection. however, ine of my wounds have closed, the other is still struggling to close and has a very small amount of discharge one week after Debridement surgery.

should i continue with antibiotics or something else? what would you do?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible VAC dressing

Detailed Answer:
Hi there

Thanks for the query

You must complete the course of antibiotics as prescribed.

If wound closure isn't imminent, it may need Vaccuum assisted closure or VAC dressing.

This decision will need to be taken by your operating surgeon with an opinion getting the Plastic surgeon.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Thanking you.

Regards,

Dr.Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (2 hours later)

do you think this is a small drainage and has a good chance of closing with antibiotics over the next couple of day?
or do you think there is a chance of having to do another debridemenr surgery, even though i am already taking the right antibiotics

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answers

Detailed Answer:
Since the wound looks approximated it has a good chance of healing well.

Regular wound checks need to be done to assess response to dressings and antibiotics.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

final question any foods or supplements i can eat to actually help in the healing process?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Balanced diet

Detailed Answer:
A well balanced diet should do it.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D