hi, my husband had surgery a month ago. ORIF calcaneous, developed infection 10 days after surgery, and then he was admitted in hospital treated with IV antibiotics and the site washed out, then placed back on IV antibiotics. As per Dr advise, he has to have the hardwire removed, washed the site and to continue the treatment with antibiotics. The procedure is scheduled for next Tuesday. I appreciate you answer to concern. Thanks
HI Thanks for posting your query.  Infections following operations are common but has to be avoided as much as possible. Most of the time the infections will respond to Antibiotics if the choice of antibiotics is proper.  But in case the antibiotic selection is not right or if the infection is not resolving then it can cause problem. Then it becomes a matter of concern.  Kindly let me know what Antibiotics he has been prescribed along with the dosage. Also upload the blood reports done when you are diagnosed to have infection. Any clarifications feel free to ask.