Can an open peroneal tendon surgery wound get infected?

Hi,

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I have read the query, and I can understand your concern.

I am afraid the camera focused on the TV (television) rather than the wound site and stitches, so I cannot assess how deep the separation on the wound edges is (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Infection is always a possibility in an open wound. The scar of the wound will likely be a bit thicker than it would have been with perfect apposition of edges. This can be prevented if someone washes the wound and puts in new sterile strips. Which, as I understand, will be done in the morning.

Anyways, right now, just wash it under clean drinking water (by pouring it from height), mop or pat dry with clean tissue, and put a band-aid or similar dressing in such a way that the edges of the wound are brought together (stick one half of band-aid behind the gap of wound, pull the other end forwards and when the wound edges touch each other, stick the forward end as well ) put on then cover it with a clean handkerchief.

Take care that other sterile strips do not come out. See a doctor or nurse in the morning.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.