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What Could Spreading Discoloration After Being Diagonsed With Septic Olecranon Bursitis Indicate?

I have been diagnosed with Olecranon Bursitis and it is Septic. My Doctor drew an outline of the discolored area around my Elbow. I was told to have a wound check yesterday which I did, and he also wanted me to go to Urgent Care today which I did not. The discoloration has spread outside of the outlined area. Initially I was given an Injection of Rocephin and I am taking Clindamycin orally 300mg TID for 10 days. My question is regarding the area of discoloration of my skin which has become larger. Could this be an indication the infection is spreading or nothing to be concerned about.
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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I have gone through your query.Antibiotics wont respond to all types septic olecranon bursitis.Closed-needle aspiration of the excess fluid
from the bursal sac is frequently required in addition to antibiotic therapy to treat septic bursitis successfully.Incision and drainage of the bursal sac are recommended in cases that do not respond to at least one aspiration procedure.If closed-needle aspiration, antibiotics, or incision and drainage fail, excision of the bursal sac could be required.Discoloration is a sign of unviable tissue as a result of infection.Excision might be required in such case.So it is better to approach your doctor to avoid further complication.Hope this may help you.
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What Could Spreading Discoloration After Being Diagonsed With Septic Olecranon Bursitis Indicate?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query.Antibiotics wont respond to all types septic olecranon bursitis.Closed-needle aspiration of the excess fluid from the bursal sac is frequently required in addition to antibiotic therapy to treat septic bursitis successfully.Incision and drainage of the bursal sac are recommended in cases that do not respond to at least one aspiration procedure.If closed-needle aspiration, antibiotics, or incision and drainage fail, excision of the bursal sac could be required.Discoloration is a sign of unviable tissue as a result of infection.Excision might be required in such case.So it is better to approach your doctor to avoid further complication.Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query.