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What kind of mobility can I expect with an antibiotic spacer in my hip
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I too would agree with this I asked many if the team how mobile I would be after and nobody could tell me. I suppose until they get in there and decide exactly what they need to do they can't answer. I was shocked after at how limited I would be. However you do get used to it and find other ways to do things. It's a day by day thing and just getting through it Be positive and don't expect too much of yourself. I was lucky I was allowed to mobilise using 50% of my weight.
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Hello Hip and Knee Spacer People. I am just doing Catch Up here and do not know how to reply 'globally' rather than individually. Can anyone explain that please?
My heart goes out to those suffering this ordeal, which can be very trying at times.
Saw my Surgeon yesterday followed by bloods and things are going in the right direction. CRP 10.5, should be under 5, and SED down to 36, should be under 30, on last check, 7 December. Anybody got any secrets on getting them within limits? With the holiday season he is not sure when we will get yesterday's results. My next appointment with Surgeon and bloods is 15 January so antibiotics till then at least. That will put me at about three months.
In the meantime, being NWB so immobile, I do get up for 2-3 hours a day and sit in my comfy tub chair during which time I use the leg energiser to pump blood and the peddler with which I do 40 reps backwards as I can't manage forwards. I am so fed up and so far have crocheted 2 afghans and a shawl!!!
In the meantime I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday Season.