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Is it normal to have joint pain with cellulitis? infected wound on knuckle. pain has spread from just the cut to deep in the knuckle joint
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Yes.: The cellulitis itself will be painful. Infection spreading to the jt is called septic arthrits. You need to get seen urgently to have this treated surgically to clean the joint ( x20) + i/v antibiotics, and of course some pain meds. Should see an orthopod asap. Good luck.
Answered 4/3/2016
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It is possible: If a cellulitis spreads it can infect adjacent and deeper structures such as bone and joints. If that happens you would need to have it treated aggressively. You may need and incision and drainage and possible intravenous antibiotics.
Answered 3/16/2014
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