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It is 11 months since i got serious tibia fracture , i have been operated , now there is a narrow hole with clear non smell discharge, what is it?

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Seroma: Drainage is always of concern. Need to be sure it is sterile. If bacteria is present you may need antibiotics. If the bone is involved you may need surgery.

Answered 1/23/2013

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Osteomyelitis: Based on length of time from injury if you have ongoing drainage this likely represents a deep infection and a chronic draining sinus. You need to bring this to the attention of your treating doctor.

Answered 4/6/2013

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Sinus tract : With no odor there may b no infection but needs 2 b treated, as it can become infected. I usually would follow the tract surgically 2 it's source ; take deep tissue cultures ; close the wound. As soon as the cultures r taken, i would start broad spectrum antibiotics ; change depending on the culture results 2 a proper antibiotic or 2none if negative.

Answered 11/16/2013

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