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Knee replacement swollen and blood filled 8 months later
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@pirate1 In a case like this a second opinion is definitely a good choice. There are orthopedic surgeons who are good at handling problems after implant, and some work hand-in-hand with an infectious disease specialist. Removing an implant is a big step, has the doctor tried other strategies besides drawing off the blood and fluid?
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They sent the blood to an infectious disease place. It came back inconclusive. We are going Monday to an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knees and hips only. Will more than likely go to a larger hospital with more specialized doctors. Really don't want to have another surgery as she is 75.