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    Knee Infection* Total Knee Revision due to infection

    Hi Everyone I am 4 weeks out from my reimplantation right knee surgery. I am feeling very tired and want to lay down all the time. I do my ROM exercises, but am tired. After several surgeries over the past 2 years, this is probably normal, but in the back of my mind I worry that the infection...
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    Knee Infection* Total Knee Revision due to infection

    Hi my doctor at Hospital for Special Surgery is Mathias Bostrom, a wonderful doctor for complicated knee and hip replacements @Jamie
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    Knee Infection* Total Knee Revision due to infection

    On July 19, 2023 I had my third knee in my right knee. The first new right knee was 2017, 2021 right prothesis was infected with MSSA, 2021 first right knee revision, in 2022 right knee reinfected, 2023 March 13, 2013, removed infected right knee and got a spacer, On July 19, 2023 new revised...
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    Knee Infection* Total Knee Revision due to infection

    Hi Everyone, I have not posted for a while. Right now I am 2 weeks from my 2nd TKR surgery. On the advice of staff and people from this support group, I went to the Hospital for Special Surgery for medical treatment for my second knee infection. Thank God you suggested I go there. What a...
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    Knee Infection* Total Knee Revision due to infection

    Thankyou for your replies and support. I must say I've been experiencing a lot of depression over this. In addition to all of this, my wife and I split in October 2022, I didn't see it coming. So in addition to dealing with my infected knee, I've been in the process of selling our house...
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    Knee Infection* Total Knee Revision due to infection

    Yes Jaycy, I am following up with HSS and working to get an appointment with Dr Mathias Bostrom. Getting all of my records to him, has been difficult. As of today they have all of them and will assess my case. I am waiting anxiously to hear from them in a couple of days. If I don't hear from...
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    Knee Infection* Total Knee Revision due to infection

    Do any of you know the likelihood of amputation after a failed totat knee revision, I am so afraid of losing my leg. I am in pretty good health, however, coping with a revision and I am so concerned that I might lose my leg, do any of you know about this likelihodd?
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    Knee Infection* Total Knee Revision due to infection

    Hi Layla, the appointment with Dr Haidukewych went well. He and his resident were very nice and to the point. Dr H said my knee was infected and I needed another revision. I immediately started crying knowing how horrible the revision process is. I asked him if he could refer me to any other...
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    Knee Infection* Total Knee Revision due to infection

    Thanks to all of you. It’s so nice to have people who understand the medical issues I am dealing with. In September 2022, I had a very large infected hematoma just below my kneecap. They operated and were afraid the infection had come back, they tested the bacteria and it was not the bacteria...
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    Knee Infection* Total Knee Revision due to infection

    Thank you Jamie, I have an appt to see Dr. Haidukewych in Orlando on Thursday, I also sent my records to Dr Amar Ranawat at the HSS. At this point I am hoping that the pain and ability to use my leg to play golf, pickleball, long walks. I am so discouraged by not being able to use my leg to do...
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    Knee Infection* Total Knee Revision due to infection

    It is my right knee
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    Knee Infection* Total Knee Revision due to infection

    Layla, I am so confused by maneuvering on the web site. I wish I had a step by step cheat sheet to use the website. Yes I would like a second opinion, however I’m in Florida, southwest. But I want to thank for your kindness and support. I wish I could find some help to heal the pain. I’ve...
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    Knee Infection* October 20th original knee surgery, infection, October 31st clean up for infection

    I had my revision in 2021 and still in a lot of pain and stiffness, this has not been easy for me. M;y doctor says I can go out and play golf, bike and walk, I can't do any of those things, as the pain becomes worse. I wish I could find a way to ease the pain. I was thinking of...
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    Knee Infection* Total Knee Revision due to infection

    I need help. I had an infection in my knee replacement in 2021 which resulted in a revision total knee replacement. Since this procedure in November, 2021, I have had pain in my new knee ever since. My doctor told me to strengthen my quads, which I did, he said I was fine and could get...
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    Knee Infection* Total Knee Revision due to infection

    All the best with your upcoming revision surgery, i am still dealing with pain and limping. My doctors are going to keep me on antibiotics for a long time, because of my infection. But I can walk and get around ok. But I am taking it easy and not pushing my knee. All the best to you...
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    Knee Infection* Total Knee Revision due to infection

    Could you tell me what group I should join for help? I had a TKR in 2017 and my recovery was great. In 2021 I had an MSSA infection in the knee prothesis. I had the first knee prothesis removed and a new Revision Knee Replacement. Since then, my knee was sore and swollen for several months...
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