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Had Arthroscopic Bankart Surgery With Full Anesthesia, Pain In Armpit Of Operated Shoulder, Swollen, Hard, Sore With Slight Redness. Treatment?
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I have had an arthroscopic Bankart surgery with full anesthesia 9 days ago. The recovery started well but since day 5 - 6 post surgery, I started to feel pain in my armpit of the operated shoulder. My armpit (lymph nodes I think) are now swollen, very hard, sore with slight redness. I also have fever, feel sometimes cold, and heavy night sweats. I was wondering if this is a normal post op reaction or if this is related to potential complication. For information, the upper part of the shoulder is still slightly bruised but I do not feel any pain in the shoulder (just armpit). Thanks so much for your help !
Hello, it seems you have developed post operative infection. Consult your surgeon at the earliest, do a CRP test and start an antibiotic - broad spectrum and analgesic immediately. Please do all quickly. Thank you
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Had Arthroscopic Bankart Surgery With Full Anesthesia, Pain In Armpit Of Operated Shoulder, Swollen, Hard, Sore With Slight Redness. Treatment?
Hello, it seems you have developed post operative infection. Consult your surgeon at the earliest, do a CRP test and start an antibiotic - broad spectrum and analgesic immediately. Please do all quickly. Thank you