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I bumped my knee on a bench on sunday and it made quite a deep gash. i did not get stitches. my leg is slightly swollen including ankles. i have applied fucidin to the wound. should i be doing anything else?

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Dr. Jeffrey Gross answered

Septic joint infect: Please see your doctor to rule out a deeper infection. Topical ointments may not get deep enough and you do not want an infected joint!!!

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Answered 8/28/2020

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A member asked:

I bumped my knee on a bench on sunday and it made quite a deep gash. i did not get stitches. my leg is slightly swollen including ankles. i have applied fucidin to the wound. should i be doing anything else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Gross answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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