I have been diagnosed with Olecranon Bursitis and it is Septic. My Doctor drew an outline of the discolored area around my Elbow. I was told to have a wound check yesterday which I did, and he also wanted me to go to Urgent Care today which I did not. The discoloration has spread outside of the outlined area. Initially I was given an Injection of Rocephin and I am taking Clindamycin orally 300mg TID for 10 days. My question is regarding the area of discoloration of my skin which has become larger. Could this be an indication the infection is spreading or nothing to be concerned about.
HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Antibiotics won't respond to all types septic olecranal bursitis. Closed-needle aspiration of the excess fluid from the burial sac is frequently required in addition to antibiotic therapy to treat septic bursitis successfully. Incision and Chat Doctor. If closed-needle aspiration, antibiotics, or incision and