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IS IT NORMAL FOR PURLSE TO COME OUT OF MY ANKLE AFTER 8MONTH OF SURGRY

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ayomide25462
ayomide25462

I had an accident on the 17 of march 2017,I broke my patella and broke my ankle...did my surgery and it 8month now,I can walk on the leg but to bend it hurt like hell and the ankle hurt when I walk on it, it swell up and in some minute later pulse start coming out of it. Is it normal for purse to come out? And about the bending...my knee is tight and can bend what should I do pls?

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee ayomide25462

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    Its not normal at all and it sounds like you have an infection. You must see a doctor ASAP. If you are in UK  you can go to A/E.   This needs urgent attention.
    • ayomide25462
      ayomide25462 Marina_Dee

      Posted

      Tanks a lot, did u have any advise for the bending aspect...cos I don't know what to do anymore update me please

  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee ayomide25462

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    There is not much you on your own can do for your knee and pus problem....This needs professional orthopaedic help. You should not delay in getting this help as the pus may be coming from an infected bone. You say you had surgery....can you return to the place where you had that surgery?  If not then contact your doctor who can direct you to an orthopaedic consultant. Did you have plates/pins?  or what? Something is seriously wrong here and needs sorting out quickly before it worsens.  you urgently need antibiotics.
    • ayomide25462
      ayomide25462 Marina_Dee

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      Thanks a lot,I will work on it,I have plate and pin attached to the bone,does it mean anything,cos it way too expensive here in Africa,but when I consult the o.s what ever he says I will update u thanks
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