Horrid rash on lower leg after total knee replacement

SKINTED - Surgery of the Knee, Injury to the Infrapatellar Branch of the Saphenous Nerve, Traumatic Eczematous Dermatitis)

It must be distinguished from atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis/sensitization induced by topical medications or implanted metal hypersensitivity dermatitis, and post-traumatic eczema/dermatitis. We present a case of an elderly female patient in her 50s with dry eczematous lesions over the lateral aspect of the surgical incision over both knees developed three months following bilateral total knee replacement (TKR) done in view of osteoarthritis. The patient responded well to topical corticosteroid and emollient treatment.

As it may not be SKINTED, it needs professional diagnosis to rule out those other possibilities.

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Could it be shingles? I’d want to get it checked out just in case it’s some sort of infection. You don’t want anything to compromise your ongoing recovery from your op. Good luck!

You need to get this investigated asap.

I'd get that checked today.

What a disappointment Stansgran. I haven't heard of this. I hope it is cleared up quickly!

How interesting Graphite - every day is a learning day here!
Thank you.

After her first knee operation, Missoops leg swelled up, went bright red and was very itchy, we went straight back to the hospital and they concluded that she was allergic to the glue they used instead of internal stitches, they prescribed some cream, antihistamine cream and painkillers, which worked, although it took a while, we had to take photos to see if it was spreading or not.

For her other knee operation they didn’t use glue and she was fine.

Best to find out what the allergy is ( if that’s what it is)

It couldn't possibly be shingles because that is not where it starts. Always the upper body.

It is more likely to be an allergy to something and should be investigated asap, especially as it is on the operated leg.

Seek medical advice in real life OP
now.
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