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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Nov 16 8:18am | Replies (515)
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@jbro my first surgery was an emergency surgery done by a local doctor and not the specialist I had originally consulted with. The specialist and I were not planning any surgery because my bones weren't healing (radiation damaged) and felt any surgery was a high risk for infection. So we didn't discuss the options you mention. I already had an advanced infection at my first surgery.

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jbro | @jbro | Dec 13, 2018

Thank you for helping me understand how your circumstances are much different than those of us who never had an infection from radiation damage, but became infected after hip replacements. Your case was certainly more urgent and complicated. I am praying for your infection to disappear so that the day comes when antibiotics are no longer needed. I am also praying for your hip joint to become more stable so that your pain goes away and you can become more active. Thank you for helping and encouraging others like me in this forum, jbro

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