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I had a hip scope 3 weeks ago mon. there is infection where the sutures were. i have been on antibioticfor 7 days. the area is still red, painful warm?
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Call your surgeon: You need to have this examined by the surgical team - so you should call. Good luck.
Answered 4/17/2019
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