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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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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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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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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