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My son was in auto accident one week ago. hhis knee was scraped badly and now is oozing green pus. he is diabetic. is this an urgent situation ?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Knee infection : A diabetic with a knee injury now oozing green pus is definitely urgent. He should be seen and evaluated right away.

Answered 5/7/2015

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt workup: I agree that he needs to be seen urgently. While there a glucose, wound culture and HbA1c may be drawn.

Answered 5/3/2015

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See doctor asap: as an infection in a diabetic is especially dangerous.

Answered 5/3/2015

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Dr. Paul Batty answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Medical attention: i agree that medical attention is necessary. Most importantly the wound needs to be cleansed and debrided (devitalized dead skin removed) Antibiotics may be indicated as well. Certainly, the diabetes will potentially increase the chance of developing a serious infection.

Answered 11/23/2015

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Yes: This may portent a serious joint infection. Go to the ER ASAP and get an orthopedic consult

Answered 3/2/2016

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