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Total knee replacement infection after 9 years.
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Sep 10, 2023 | Replies (82)Comment receiving replies
That is a lot of surgeries for a lifetime, let alone for one joint. I am sorry for all you have been through. My cousin and I had hip replacement surgeries at the same time 15 years ago. Hers became repeatedly infected and had to be permanently removed. Until other ailments caught up with her last year, she managed using a walker at home & a wheelchair out and about. Now she uses the wheelchair or a scooter...
I see that you cannot bend the leg any more. Do you manage with a walker? Can you tell us a bit more about your situation, like whether the removal of the last implant has allowed them to cure the infection?
Sue
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The infection was cured back in August 21 when I had my last surgery which was to place a new spacer in the knee. This is why the surgeon hesitates greatly due the high probability of another infection if an implant were attempted. I no longer use and device to assist walking as I can get around well enough without them. Of course I no longer drive.