What kind of mobility can I expect with an antibiotic spacer in my …
2017年11月3日 · So, in less than two weeks I'll undergo the first of the two surgeries/stages to elminate the infection and replace the implant. I've read that the antibiotic spacer I'll have for 2-3 months will provide "limited mobility" but I'm struggling with what that really means.
Antibiotic Hip spacers - Mayo Clinic Connect
2023年2月16日 · I received a cemented antibiotic spacer on Oct 2022. Infectious disease Dr wants 2.5 more months of oral antibiotics than 3 months with NO antibiotics. Then will consider hip replacement but with significant risks . I can put weight on leg but must use walker or wheelchair. I am 73 but was still active before this fiasco .
What kind of mobility can I expect with an antibiotic spacer in my …
So, in less than two weeks I'll undergo the first of the two surgeries/stages to elminate the infection and replace the implant. I've read that the antibiotic spacer I'll have for 2-3 months will provide "limited mobility" but I'm struggling with what that really means.
47 years old having TKA revision with static spacer block then new …
2024年9月13日 · I had the knee infection Dec/15/23 , the first operation they just opened me up and did a clean out of the joint, was on an antibiotic pump for 2 months , 2 days after i was finished the antibiotics i was still infected so then they removed the metal from a 2018 knee replacement and put in the antibiotic infused cement spacer, i did not have a cast but was able …
What kind of mobility can I expect with an antibiotic spacer in my …
2017年11月3日 · They say my only option is to have the left rip replaced and drains put in. The 1st surgeon I saw said he would only do a 2-stage replacement with a cement, antibiotic-laden spacer. The length of this spacer being in my hip is still not known. My surgeon won't even consider a 1-stage replacement because of the MRSA.
Post op knee pain from extended stems | Mayo Clinic Connect
2024年8月1日 · Dec/15/23 severe pain in rh knee, had surgery to clean out from knee infection, mar/2 had second operation with previous 7 year partial knee replacement removed and antibiotic cement spacer installed, May/28/24 complete knee replacement , the mar/2 surgery i had a lot of bone loss from the removal of the partial knee replacement , the doc extended the stems top …
Hip Spacer is a Nightmare - Mayo Clinic Connect
2019年5月26日 · Months of excruciating pain and joint instability later, I had a cement spacer implanted recently. It is a NIGHTMARE. When I awoke in Recovery, I was terrified by the movement, pain, and noise of the spacer. was told all are …
How long are your able to keep a hip spacer in (so far 3 years)
2019年2月28日 · After many replacements with spacers and pic lines in between I’m still in the same spot. In October of 2016 I had surgery to clean out my infection and put in another antibiotic spacers once again. I still have the spacer in and I’m dealing the replacement because at 49 years I’ve had enough.
What kind of mobility can I expect with an antibiotic spacer in my …
2017年11月3日 · I see @linjane already covered that and it may be hard to get anything to culture since the spacer is typically coated with antibiotic-impregnated cement, but there might be value to trying. After my initial hip replacement but before I had my spacer put in, they noticed fluid around the joint and ordered a procedure to draw some of the fluid ...
How mobile can I be with concrete hip spacer? - Mayo Clinic …
2023年4月4日 · My spacer is plastic with concrete used to hold antibiotic beads to fight the staph infection. I now use a walker (rollator) and walk 3 times a day for 10-20 minutes. The worst thing you can do is stop moving.