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Infections and TKR

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Mary0987
Mary0987

I had a TKR on November 1 and a surgery on my wrist on December 9. The surgery on my wrist has became infected. I remember something about infections and TKR but can't remember all of it. It's Saturday and I'm wondering if I can wait until Monday to see a doctor or if I need to go to urgent care tomorrow? It's draining and I've put on antibiotic ointment and a bandage is this enough?

Thanks Mary

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  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 Mary0987

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    E.R immediately....preferably at the same hospital where you had the surgery so all your records are there and immediately available. You need your surgeon and possibly an infectious doc asap.
  • susan22517
    susan22517 Mary0987

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    My surgeon and dentist both said an antibiotic before any dental work - even a cleaning- for the REST OF MY LIFE because any type of infection or bacteria will try to attack the fake knee.
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