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I am on antibiotic for very small soft skin infection on my elbow. this is start of 4th day on antibiotics & sore is still little red. will i be ok having a total knee replacement the day after i end my antibiotic?

Q: i am on antibiotic for very small soft skin infection on my elbow. this is start of 4th day on antibiotics & sore is still little red. will i be ok having a total knee replacement the day after i end my antibiotic?

: Probably not. Pl check with your surgeon.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Probably not. Pl check with your surgeon.

Answered 4/27/2023

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A member asked:

I am on antibiotic for very small soft skin infection on my elbow. this is start of 4th day on antibiotics & sore is still little red. will i be ok having a total knee replacement the day after i end my antibiotic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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