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What can i do to treat a wound infection after back surgery?
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See your surgeon: Depending on how deep the wound infection is, you may just need oral antibiotics (for a superficial infection) to open debridement of infected tissue if the infection is deeper in, with IV antibiotics. Let your surgeon evaluate it and make the assessment.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Get help: I recommend seeking out a wound care specialist in your area.
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