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Need To Remove Knuckle With Osteomylites. Is Surgery The Only Option ?
I am looking for an orthopedic foot surgeon to remove a knuckle that has osteomylites in it. A podiatrist did the surgery for a hammer toe, but I think I must be prone to infections on foot surgery. This is the second time it has happened with this particular podiatrist. I need a sterile operating environment with antibiotics administered ahead of surgery, I think. I live in San Diego, California, 0000. Thanks, AAAAAA
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The severe infections like osteomyelitis may need the surgical removal of the infected bone if there is a dead bone piece inside or the infection is not getting properly controlled with the help of medicines.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The severe infections like osteomyelitis may need the surgical removal of the infected bone if there is a dead bone piece inside or the infection is not getting properly controlled with the help of medicines.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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