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Is sterile bony sequestrum cause for serosanguinous exudate over previous fracture repair site?
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Yes: Sequestrum(s)by definition are generally not sterile but associated w/ chronic bone infection( osteomyelitis ). See your orthopedic surgeon for evaluation. Good luck!
Answered 4/14/2015
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