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What kind of mobility can I expect with an antibiotic spacer in my hip

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 26 2:26pm | Replies (282)
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@izabel

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.

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jbro | @jbro | Dec 29, 2018

Izabel,
If they haven't already, I would make sure your doctors explain why they selected the antibiotic being used, and the method of delivery. As others have shared in this discussion, doctors will change antibiotic treatment in some cases if circumstances warrant a change.
I will be praying that your CRP and SED rates are within normal range the next time you have a blood draw. Blessings, jbro

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JK | @contentandwell | Dec 31, 2018

@izabel hi Isabel. Your response was global. To do an individual response you have to PM (private message) a person.

I’m coming in to this topic late so please excuse my lack of knowledge about previous responses. I will go back and look at them tomorrow.
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This whole antibiotic spacer is something I am not at all familiar with. I have had two TKRs but both knees h ave done very well, no problems.

This sounds like a very uncomfortable and difficult problem. I hope you get the help you need to not have the problems younare experiencing.
JK

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