Question 1

is it possible for recurring knee infections to make you deaf?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible, but extremely rare for this to happen. Bacteria that cause knee infections typically are not involved in meningitis or ear infections, so it is rare but not impossible. Chronic treatment with antibiotics may make you more susceptible to other bacteria, which can cause hearing problems. Also some antibiotics have direct side effects that affect hearing.

Question 2

what can cause a knee infection 11 weeks after a meniscus operation?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: Alittle unusual for it to happen 2-3 months
after surgery.
But you may have gotten something into 
your bloodstream which could have seeded
the knee joint.

Question 3

for liwer leg and knee infection due to knee prothesis is it best option to  remove prothesis or to put expensive cement one with antibiotic infusion?

Accepted Answer

Yes but both:  Both are done together. Remove the infected prosthesis, and then add the anabiotic within cement in for a while sometimes long depends on the type of infection

Question 4

pain and inflammation in right knee and 12" above.asprin 350 mg. helps.sliw bike ride 3 miles helps.broke skin ,1" long scratched by steel and fresh cut wood a month ago.tgen i began to notice something not normal in right leg knee area.infection???

Accepted Answer

Infection: Is definitely possible in above described scenario and is somewhat typical for preceding events. Other reasons for your knee inflammation cannot be ruled out. A focused physical exam with your doc along with detailed history would be your best next step as an infection has to be ruled out timely.

Question 5

what is the best way two care for a scraped knee to prevent infection?

Accepted Answer

Cleanliness: Keeping the scraped areas clean is the most important.  Antibiotic ointments and creams certainly do not hurt, but keeping the area clean and dry, changing the dressing often will be the most important.

Question 6

had a knee revision after infection from tkr surgery.  have been diagnosed as irritated it band.  have been doing stretching, exercise, and massage to control pain.  after several months still have some residual pain that wakes me at night.  any suggestio

Accepted Answer

Reevaluation: The Most likely possibilities are that you have ITB syndrome that has failed conservative care, or that the pain is coming from something else, such as a pinched nerve in the back.  If you have not had one, an MRI of the lumbar spine as well as the hip itself would likely confirm the diagnosis.  Don't hesitate to seek a second opinion to get a fresh set of eyes to look at you as well.

Question 7

enlarging, firm popliteal lymph nodes behind right knee. no signs of infection. any idea what the cause or seriousness could be?

Accepted Answer

Several causes : There can be several causes of enlarged popliteal lymph nodes.The commonest is infection in the distal part of the extremity like foot, ankle and leg.You say you do not have any infection.Other causes are lymphomas, leukemia and metastasis disease and that can only be diagnosed by doing an excision biopsy.You should check with your doctor what he/she feels need to be done to make the diagnosis.

Question 8

glass in outside knee, 3 days, no infection, hurts a lot to press on it, can't  locate how long or where it is. urgent care (pretty good) or er?

Accepted Answer

Either…:   You would need an x-ray to determine if and where the piece of glass is located. If there is a piece of glass in the soft tissue, you should try to have it extracted if possible due to the long-term risk of infection. In some cases, it  is too small and the procedure to retrieve it would be more damaging than just leaving it in place.

Question 9

infection in knee from getting it drained will be having surgery soon. skin is peeling off the knee an is bigger than a grapefruit what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Your infection could be worsening. You should be evaluated for a worsening of your septic joint.

Question 10

had tkr 4weeks ago have leg ulcer on operated leg what are risks of infection affecting knee?

Accepted Answer

There is risk: Of that infection spreading to the knee, please take care of that ulcer and till your doctor about it.

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Is it possible for recurring knee infections to make you deaf?

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What can cause a knee infection 11 weeks after a meniscus operation?

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For liwer leg and knee infection due to knee prothesis is it best option to remove prothesis or to put expensive cement one with antibiotic infusion?

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Pain and inflammation in right knee and 12" above.asprin 350 mg. helps.sliw bike ride 3 miles helps.broke skin ,1" long scratched by steel and fresh cut wood a month ago.tgen i began to notice something not normal in right leg knee area.infection???

A member asked:

What is the best way two care for a scraped knee to prevent infection?

A member asked:

Had a knee revision after infection from tkr surgery. have been diagnosed as irritated it band. have been doing stretching, exercise, and massage to control pain. after several months still have some residual pain that wakes me at night. any suggestio

A member asked:

Enlarging, firm popliteal lymph nodes behind right knee. no signs of infection. any idea what the cause or seriousness could be?

A member asked:

Glass in outside knee, 3 days, no infection, hurts a lot to press on it, can't locate how long or where it is. urgent care (pretty good) or er?

A member asked:

Infection in knee from getting it drained will be having surgery soon. skin is peeling off the knee an is bigger than a grapefruit what could this be?

A member asked:

Had tkr 4weeks ago have leg ulcer on operated leg what are risks of infection affecting knee?

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