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What Causes Fluid And Swelling Around Incision Post Foot Surgery?
I had foot surgery approximately 7 weeks ago to remove a bone spur and cyst on the top of my foot. It went well until 2 weeks ago, 5 weeks post surgery go infected. I am on my second round of antibiotics. It is healing but I still have fluid and swelling around the incision. Do you think this time frame of healing an infection is normal? At what point would you consider getting a second option?
Hi foot and ankle surgery are more prone to infection ,since they have a thick skin and are weight bearing areas. If healing has started , then it will continue to heal and if no further healing takes place then you should consider taking second opinion
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What Causes Fluid And Swelling Around Incision Post Foot Surgery?
Hi foot and ankle surgery are more prone to infection ,since they have a thick skin and are weight bearing areas. If healing has started , then it will continue to heal and if no further healing takes place then you should consider taking second opinion