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Infection after TKR

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Feb 7 7:29am | Replies (26)
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@jimconnell

Had tkr infection and did the 6 weeks IV ANTIBIOTICS. TKR was removed before antibiotics. Now surgeon says he has to see if there is enough muscle tissue left after the infecrion. Next appt isn't till 2 months from now. Xrays scheduled then. Wondering if this is normal in this situation and what the chance of a revision.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 22, 2022

Welcome @jimconnell, sounds like you've had an unexpected rough go with getting an infection after your total knee replacement. Now your surgeon's concern is if there is enough mucle tissue to do a TKR revision.

Did you surgeon suggest any resistance exercise or physicial therapy to help build the muscle mass during the wait time? Is this something that might be recommended?

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