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Distal femur fracture
After 4 months of my accident and surgery there was swelling above my knee area one day I saw redness and a part lifted up is it concerning
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It seems to be a infective process.
Kindly visit the hospital.
Don't ignore it.
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Yes, its concerning
May be infection
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Yes.. need to check to rule out infection. Just clinical examination, xray and blood test will help to diagnose
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Dr. Mohd Rafeeq Wani
Orthopedic Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Srinagar
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Need to rule out infection and whether fracture healing is progressing
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