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    THR Wound vac questions

    I’m sorry you had to have a wound vac, too. Thank you for the information that your drainage started at 5 days. That is reassuring. And I agree—I’d rather it drain out than stay inside and delay healing. I’m going to call the office in the morning and ask them to remove the dressing since the...
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    THR Wound vac questions

    My husband had a right total hip replacement on Sept. 10th, 2020. He had revision surgery for multiple dislocations on Oct. 16th, and a second revision on Nov. 10th for the same problem with repeat dislocations. He wore a hip abduction brace from Nov. 3rd until the surgery on the 10th. This time...
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    Revision THR 2 dislocations after hip revision

    My husband is in a similar situation. He had RTHR on September 10, 2020. On October 11th it dislocated and the ER doc popped it back in and sent him home. Four days later is dislocated again. This time, after two tries, the ball wouldn’t stay in the socket, so he had revision surgery the next...
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    Revision THR Hip abduction brace for multiple hip dislocations

    @Hippo7949 –thank you for your reply. My husband has to wear his brace 24/7 except for showers. The last dislocation happened when he turned over in his sleep. Right now we don’t have a shower big enough for him to sit on a stool and not overdo the hip flexion. PT and OT are coming Wednesday and...
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    Revision THR Hip abduction brace for multiple hip dislocations

    @Pumpkin—I have a long list of questions for the doctor!
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    Revision THR Hip abduction brace for multiple hip dislocations

    My husband had a THR on September 10th. He did no research score surgery. The surgeon said “you need a new hip” and scheduled the procedure. I never met the surgeon or had an opportunity to ask questions. He talked to me after surgery, said everything went well and it should be an uneventful...
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    TKR Almost 5 years post RTK, still having issues

    Thank you Pumpkin for helping me to merge the threads. I couldn’t figure out how to do it. The app is different since I last used it and I couldn’t find my original. Maybe it would be easier on my computer than on my iPad.
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    TKR Almost 5 years post RTK, still having issues

    I had RTK in June of 2015. It is still swollen and feels like I have a tight ace bandage wrapped around it. I have more discomfort than I did preop. I have gained 20# despite being more active and tracking calories so I stay at 1500/day. I am soooo frustrated. Walking is my primary exercise...
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    TKR Antibiotics before dental work?

    It is the orthopedic surgeon that ordered the antibiotics for dental work, not the dentist. My dentist has had bilateral TKAs and doesn't take prophylactic meds.
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    TKR Antibiotics before dental work?

    i had a RTKA almost 3 years ago. I have taken antibiotics before routine dental cleanings ever since. The American Dental Association no longer recommends this, and I don't like taking unnecessary antibiotics. Are other orthopedic surgeons still prescribing this regime? Thanks!
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    TKR Almost 5 years post RTK, still having issues

    @Josephine 1) Pain level is 2-3--it is more of a very tight feeling around the knee although the top of the knee scar is tender to touch (no warmth or redness or other signs of infection, and not a new thing either) 2) I take naproxen sodium (Aleve) 200 mg every morning and acetaminophen 1000...
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    TKR Almost 5 years post RTK, still having issues

    @Josephine Ask away! I'd appreciate your insight.
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    TKR Almost 5 years post RTK, still having issues

    I appreciate your thoughts @Jamie, @pumpkin and @newlybionic. I did some research and there are two doctors who do revisions--mine and one who practices at the other hospital in town. It is worth looking into the possibilities for the tightness. Thanks for sharing!
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    TKR Almost 5 years post RTK, still having issues

    Thanks, @pumpkin--I haven't been back to the surgeon since my 1 year check. I really want to avoid another surgery if at all possible. After the TKA, I swore I'd never go through the procedure again. My husband is a great person but a terrible nurse! He has no patience for the healing process...
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    TKR Almost 5 years post RTK, still having issues

    My right TKR surgery was done in June 2015. I followed all the recovery advice - ice, elevation, gentle PT only - and while my activity really isn't limited, I still have some swelling on the outer aspect of the joint and a feeling around my knee of an ACE wrap that is applied too tightly. I...
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