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Worried and anxious

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rosemary63666
rosemary63666

I had TKR in June 2018, my knee has been paining me since day one. I had a review 5 weeks after and told everything was ok....I wasn't called back since, so I had to contact hospital for an appointment which I had last Monday...7 months post op,

I was so shocked when I was told my knee implant is loose and stretched....he told me I had 2 options...1, do nothing and wear a knee brace or 2, have the operation again..( revision )

This was based on an X-ray and physical examination. I have decided not to have op again, I'll wear knee brace and pain relief.

I had blood tests done and told if I dont hear from them everything normal and if abnormal they'll be in touch.

I'm so worried and frightened and anxious now because I got letter to have an aspiration done next Friday...

Does this mean I might have an infection in my new joint and might have no choice but to have the operation again 😨.

The surgeon's secretary told me my bloods were a little off and nothing to worry about...I'm convinced this is just something they tell everyone....

Please help with your thoughts, I'm hoping if I have an infection it's only superficial and anti-biotics will work...or maybe i have no infection at all, they just doing aspiration to rule out infection...I'm so nervous, I'll be feeling sick until I know. Has anyone out there have similar problems.

Rose

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  • lynda49844
    lynda49844 rosemary63666

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    I believe the aspiration is to confirm whether there is an infection and, if there is, what it is. I am sorry you are having these problems. I was told the risk of infection is 1%, but that doesn't help if you're unfortunate enough to be in that 1%. It's a difficult decision. Give yourself time to decide on what will be right for you. Wishing you all the best as you go forward.

  • rosemary63666
    rosemary63666

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    Thank you Lynda for your very kind reply, still waiting for the aspiration results, it takes 10 days apparently.

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