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Kicked a fallen palm branch & was stabbed in shin with thorn. foot & ankle are swollen w/ limited mobility. redness near wound. advice?

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Cellulitis: You sound like you have an infection from the thorn. This can be very serious and you should see a doctor as soon as possible. You probably will be placed on antibiotics. Thorn puncture wounds can introduce unusual bacteria into your leg sometime requiring IV antibiotics.

Answered 6/10/2014

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