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Total knee replacement infection after 9 years.

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 11, 2024 | Replies (85)
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@lorakane

Wow. This is that I am going though. I had both knees replaced 9 year ago also. I had a baker cyst removed May 10th 2022 and 2 Staff infections developed. They reopened the knee in the front and back to clean out the infection. I’m into 5 weeks of the PICC line and I’m also taking oral antibiotics twice a day. I have the same concern. Can a body take a long team regiment of antibiotics? Would I be better off replacing the knee again?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 1, 2022

Welcome @lorakane, You are definitely not alone going through this condition. Hoping others who have the same concern can share their thoughts and experience with you. I did find this article on the topic:

What You Should Know About Infections After a Knee Replacement: https://www.healthline.com/health/knee-replacement-infection

Have you discussed your concerns with your surgeon or care team?

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skeleton | @skeleton | Jul 2, 2022

Prayers for a solution to this infection. Please keep updating progress.🙏🙏🇺🇸💕🎆🎇

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