What Causes Bleeding In The Incisions Over One Screws In My Tibia?

Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015

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Question : I have screws in my tibia from a knee fusion I had in August. One of the incisions over the one screw keeps opening up, bleeding and then scabbing over. Today it opened up again, but this time very thick, reddish-blackish blood oozed out. Should I be worried about this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This screw needs to be removed

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. I believe that this screw is having infection and might need removal.But before that I want to know few detail about your illness.
1. When these screws were placed in your leg, was it August last year?
2. Are you walking in the foot normally?
3. Do you have any fresh x rays of the knee, if yes then please send them also.
I am waiting for your reply.I will try my best to help you.
thanks

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