It was reported a patient injected with the durolane product experienced a rash on the lateral side of the left knee.The patient also had pain and swelling at the injection site.The symptoms began two days post injection.The patient had a follow up with the clinic a month after the injection and was treated for bruising at the injection site.The symptoms continued and the patient went to the emergency room.The patient was diagnosed with nicolau syndrome and admitted to the hospital.The patient underwent a debridement of the area and was prescribed vancomycin and ceftin.The current patient status is unknown and it was reported the patient will have an additional follow up procedure, a skin graft, which has not yet been completed.
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