1. Community
  2. Bones, joints and muscles
  3. Ankle Problems

Skin Peeled Next To Incision Redness

Posted , 3 users are following.

DSF767
DSF767

Hi All,

I am a little concerned last week I got my splint off and moved into a boot. I still have my staples in from surgery but he gave me the ok to take a shower anyway after the shower a little bit of skin peeled next to one of my staples and in that area it is now very bright red and irritated.

I texted my Dr and sent him a picture he said it looks ok and was most likely due to my skin separating due to the staple in that area and he will take a look at it on my appointment on Tuesday but I cant help but be concerned that the area in infected.

It's not leaking any kind of fluid or anything like that and I am just letting it rest right now anyone have anything similar happen to them to put my nerves at ease? 

0 likes, 2 replies

2 Replies

  • ann53853
    ann53853 DSF767

    Posted

    Hi DSF!

         I know how you feel when it comes to worrying about changes associated with our injuries. 

         I broke my ankle 3 months ago. Recently I was going downstairs and landed on my foot causing a new pain. It ruined a few days for me because I was quite worried that I'd done some damage.  However, after seeing my physiotherapist, he put my mind at ease.

         Hopefully you are feeling less anxious about things as the doctor saw the picture and said things look ok.

         I am sure you will feel even better once you have gone to your appointment.

         I hope everything works out for you and you heal quickly!

         

  • MSK2017
    MSK2017 DSF767

    Posted

    Hi DSF,

    I developed osteomyelitis two weeks after surgery to repair an open trimalleolar break. I was feeling really bad by middle of week two with extreme burning under the soft cast and had begun to have night sweats but I attributed it to the surgery, meds etc.

    When the soft cast was removed end of week two, the PA called the surgeon almost immediately. There was redness and swelling around all of the stitches on one side of my ankle. There was also a pink discharge. Long story even longer- I was hospitalized for a week and had weeks of IV antibiotics. I’m sure this isn’t the norm and since the break was an open fracture it is my understanding that chances of developing this type of infection were much higher. I don’t want to scare you because these injuries are scary enough. 

    It’s great you can shower! I took bird baths for what seemed like forever.  

    I hope you continue to improve and there are no complications.

    I’m at week 12 and I am so much better! Hang  in there. 😀

    Karen 

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.