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Leg amputated due to osteosarcoma 2 years ago. now in constant pain and have had infection at the stump site. would drainage help?

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See your surgeon: You really should discuss this with your surgeon since he/she was there and can give you all og the what ifs.

Answered 1/31/2013

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Need Surgical eval: See your surgeon, or surgical oncologist. It's possible that this is just an abscess, but it could also be a sign of recurrence or a more serious bone infection. Not something to let go!

Dr Turrisi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/1/2015

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