can you tell me more how yours got infected, and symptoms? I saw another ortho today in Miami and told me that I should have a complete wash up of my tissues, then replace the plastic in knee, and put me on an immobilizer for six to eight weeks...He hoped that my quad tendon was alright, otherwise I may not walk again...but the problem is that as ugly as my leg looks, I can walk with no pain and have no signs of infection... Would you have surgery no. 6?