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What kind of mobility can I expect with an antibiotic spacer in my hip
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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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I’m responding to the request for comments on tkr’s that have gone well. I wasn’t on Mayo Connect before my surgery in 2013 and had no idea of the possible complications. I had cortisone shots for maybe 3 years prior and tried the gel shots until nothing was helping anymore. My recovery was uneventful with gradual relief from pain, swelling, etc. The doctor said I have optimum results with full rom and I’ve told him that it’s the best thing I’ve done. Since then I’ve also had a kidney transplant which also fits into that category. I have to be honest... if I was aware of all of the possible problems I’ve read about here, it would have scared me to death.