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Could There Be A Infection In Knee After Being Hurt With Electric Tooth Brush?

My husband has fallen on an electric toothbrush while it was standing up right in it's holder. The metal went all the way into the side of his knee, I'm worried of infection, but he doesn't want to go to the hospital. Can u recommend anything please?
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain as your husband has fallen over an electric toothbrush that has went inside the knee leading to formation of a wound..

It can lead to mild infection in the area but the infection will not be so severe that you need to be too much worried about..
You need to simply start cleaning the area with an antiseptic solution and apply an antibiotic ointment over it to avoid infection..

Keep the wound clean and dry and avoid excess water exposure to the area as moisture can cause bacterial overgrowth leading to infection..

In case if the condition worsen or there is pus formation or pain, consult a General Physician and get evaluated and he can advise you oral antibiotics..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Could There Be A Infection In Knee After Being Hurt With Electric Tooth Brush?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain as your husband has fallen over an electric toothbrush that has went inside the knee leading to formation of a wound.. It can lead to mild infection in the area but the infection will not be so severe that you need to be too much worried about.. You need to simply start cleaning the area with an antiseptic solution and apply an antibiotic ointment over it to avoid infection.. Keep the wound clean and dry and avoid excess water exposure to the area as moisture can cause bacterial overgrowth leading to infection.. In case if the condition worsen or there is pus formation or pain, consult a General Physician and get evaluated and he can advise you oral antibiotics.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.