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What kind of mobility can I expect with an antibiotic spacer in my hip
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That other appointment with the head of the department, a 60 year old surgeon, is on 6/26. Both surgeons are extremely qualified but the older gentlemen has been around the block a few more times. As I am trying to gain a little more perspective on both flavors of the surgery I guess my end goal is to feel better about the 2-stage process and get a little more than a hint of living with the spacer for 4 to 8 weeks. Quite frankly, reading everyone's posts is a little scary. Not from the idea of living with the spacer but that, in their case, the infection keeps coming back. Yikes!!! From what I have read there is a 15% chance that will happen, even under the best of circumstances. Many thanks for all your kind words and the huge amount of confidence you have thrusted upon me. Of course I will keep you posted! Brian
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@briank1958 I hear you! I am a mentor and I almost quit this group as I was approaching my TKR date because it was so scary reading about the potential problems. I'm glad I stayed! Just remember, most people come on here with big hearts and hopes - trying to get information about problems they are experiencing. It's kind of rare to read about someone saying how well things went and how easy their recovery has been. (I wish they would!) I believe there are two reasons they don't. First, they are busy doing their lives and they don't login; and second, they don't want to "brag" and make people who aren't doing so well feel like they are behind. So... I'm counting on you to log back in and tell us how well your visit goes on 6/26 and what terrific results you get. I'm pulling for you.
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My infection has returned (yet) since I've had my spacer. So far I'm in the 85%. The infections were before the 2 stage. 85% is good odds be positive Brian and good luck hopefully it will be the same for you.
Lin x