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I have an infection from broken ankle surgery, what to do?
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This is serious: Infection after insertion of hardware can mean the hardware must be removed, leaving your fracture in a bad position. A bone infection puts your entire leg at risk. You'll need IV antibiotics and perhaps even more surgery. Please discuss this with your surgeon asap.
Answered 3/22/2020
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See surgeon NOW: Infection in a joint is serious. You need IV antibiotic and possibly more surgery to remove hardware. If left untreated could cause loss of leg or life.
Answered 3/13/2020
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See your Surgeon: ASAP......you may require another surgery and/or antibiotocs orally or intravenously
Answered 5/17/2016
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