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drainage pipe site opened 6 weeks post surgery

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qieqie1977
qieqie1977

my daughter had a TKA and 6 weeks post surgery the drainage site is still open and not closing. Inside the hole I see a small black spot. Should I be worried? Could this be necrosis. Seeing doc tommorrow? No pain or swelling or redness.

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  • Snoozy69
    Snoozy69 qieqie1977

    Posted

    When was the drain removed? Seems a long time for the drain site to still be open if she's 6 weeks post op. It's one of those things where you need to see it before making an opinion, just let the doctor see it tomorrow, good luck x

  • marilyn10235
    marilyn10235 qieqie1977

    Posted

    I totally agree with Snoozy. I assume she's seeing the orthopods not her GP. 

    Let us know how she gets on.

    XX

    • qieqie1977
      qieqie1977 marilyn10235

      Posted

      Saw the ortho who checked and said no necrosis (relieved). He is worried about the slow healing of the drain site . He is giving it another week if still not closed then he will do debriment of the site and suture. Thanks all for the support
    • Snoozy69
      Snoozy69 qieqie1977

      Posted

      Some drains do leave quite a large hole when they are taken out but as I said they are usually healed up within a week, maybe the black bit is preventing the closure in some way. Anyway I hope it's put your mind at rest x

  • marilyn10235
    marilyn10235 qieqie1977

    Posted

    So pleased there is no necrosis.

    Let's hope the wound starts closing now.

    Marilyn 

    XX

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