I had an operation a while ago on my hand
and the put in metal pins to help the
bones heal. The pins were left sticking
out of the skin and one of the holes where
the pins coming out got infected. I didnt
think it was a problem for a few days but
it started hurting and spreading so I went
to the hospital and got some antibiotics.
Even with the antibiotics it isnt going
down at all and after about 2 months of no
pain at all the bones started hurting
again. I was wondering if theres any
chance this infection can spread to the
fracture and infect the inside of my
bones? Is that possible?
What can I do on the side to stop this
infection? They didnt tell me to disinfect
the outside but I probably should shouldnt
I? If I was to take a guess id say the
best way to disinfect something like this
would be water and peroxide. I have some
iodine too do I put that on afterwards to
stop it getting infected again?
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lolcakes
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 5 Location: England
Posted: 05-10-07 18:22pm
I really wouldn't do anything "on the
side". o.O
You need to go to a hospital. From what I
know of this thing (not that I'm a doctor)
infection can spread to pretty much
anywhere there are living cells.
It could be nothing, or it could be
something more concerning. Basically, go
to a doctor ASAP. Not kidding here, it's
the first thing you need to do.
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