HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Cellulitis In The Broken Area Of The Knee?

my husband has a broken knee and has been in plastercast for 6 weeks he has just had it removed and is meant to try and excersise it but now has cellulitus in the foot of the knee he has broken what should we do he is on anti biotics for cellulitus and pain killers what do i do to help him get mobile
Mon, 15 Apr 2019
Report Abuse
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist,  's  Response
Hello,

As the cellulitis may have occurred due to any kind of infection. Doing a simple test for the check of infection and antibiotics based on that will be good.

Also for regaining knee functions and mobility one needs to wait for the pain to come down. You can do quick icing in the lumbar spine which will desensitize the lower limb and regain movements of the knee.

But for cellulitis to get clear a blood test and antibiotics is a must.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Cellulitis In The Broken Area Of The Knee?

Hello, As the cellulitis may have occurred due to any kind of infection. Doing a simple test for the check of infection and antibiotics based on that will be good. Also for regaining knee functions and mobility one needs to wait for the pain to come down. You can do quick icing in the lumbar spine which will desensitize the lower limb and regain movements of the knee. But for cellulitis to get clear a blood test and antibiotics is a must. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist