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Total knee replacement infection after 9 years.

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 11 11:04am | Replies (85)
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@sar370

So sorry to hear about the infection. The first TKR I was advised to take amoxicillin for teeth cleanings the most recent TKR in Jan 2023 the new surgeon advised antibiotics no longer necessary. Does anyone have the same experience?

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Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor | @debbraw | Sep 7, 2023

In June, I changed dentists. The new dentist asked me to get information from my surgeon regarding antibiotics prior to dental procedures. When I checked, the physician's assistant sent me this information:

(We) encourage joint replacement patients to:
-Maintain good oral hygiene, including routine professional cleanings and care, both before and after joint replacement surgery
-Avoid elective dental procedures (eg, orthognathic surgery, orthodontics, implant placement) for the first 6 months following surgery
-Seek immediate evaluation and treatment for symptomatic dental conditions
-Initiate antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures for the first year following surgery
-Continue antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures indefinitely if high risk of a prosthetic joint infection (eg, hematologic malignancy, chemotherapy)

Hope this helps!

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