Question 1

can  a staph infection occur after knee surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is uncommon, but an infection can occur after any surgery.

Question 2

i have pain in my hip, knee, foot and my foot is swollen and numb. i found out that someone that went on a trip with me has staph infection. what now?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info: It would be unusual for a systemic Staph infection just from casual contact.   I would consider other options, include reactive arthritis, crystalline arthritis (gout/pseudogout).  It doesn't seem like the information given is going to help us pinpoint why you have this.  Any recent new sexual partner or risk for gonorrhea? Where was trip?  Lumbago with sciatica can lead to pain in those areas.

Question 3

have staph infection on side of knee, not mrsa from culture.er dr said he didnt lance all pus.almost pain free from antibiotic.what happen pus inside?

Accepted Answer

May be none: If you can bend your knee without pain, the likelihood is that the joint was not affected. It would help to lose weight, not easy.
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Question 4

i am going to have double knee surgery. i have no one to watch me at home so i wd like to go to a rehab facility. am i subject to blood clots in a facility as they won't get me up enough & infections or am i better to come home with help?

Accepted Answer

: Rehab facility should and does have physiotherapy and care after knee surgery otherwise your surgeon wont send you to one. Confirm by asking her/him

Question 5

is is normal to still feel the pain after the staph infection surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes it's possible..: I presume u had debridement of necrotic tissue or incision and drainage of abscess. Ur pain could be from the incision of the superficial nerves or pressure on nerves and soft tissue from the associated swelling and scar tissue. Applying warm pack and taking tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen may help relieve the pain.Follow up with ur dr. God bless u and mabuhay!

Question 6

how to treat a staph infection from spinal surgery?

Accepted Answer

Surgery Infection: Depends on depth and type of spinal surgery.  If superficial, maybe only antibiotics. With a deeper infection, opening and draining any localized infection including removal of instrumentation and fusion bone followed by 6-8 weeks of IV therapy maybe required.  Please review with your surgeon for more detail.

Question 7

my 8wo had pead check up, he said she not to visit my friend who has internal staph infection from surgery. she says she not contagious, plse explain?

Accepted Answer

Extra cautious?: I think the pediatrician is just being extra cautious. Even with "internal" infection, your friend could have staph on skin or in the environment in her home. OTOH, we're all exposed to staph. Other friends, you, and your family could have it at any time, and sooner or later your baby will be exposed to it. The doc may just want to avoid particularly heavy exposure until more mature immune system.

Question 8

what about staph infection internally after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Staph infection after surgery is a major conrn especially after joint surgery.  Staph pneumonia is always possible after any surgery.

Question 9

can a hospital be liable for staph infection from surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not normally. : It is a common complication, not due to negligence.

Question 10

how would you treat a staph infection post surgery not at the incision site but  internal?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: Oral or IV antibiotics are indicated and you need an evaluation by your physician and surgeon.

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Staph infection after knee surgery

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Can a staph infection occur after knee surgery?

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I have pain in my hip, knee, foot and my foot is swollen and numb. i found out that someone that went on a trip with me has staph infection. what now?

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Have staph infection on side of knee, not mrsa from culture.er dr said he didnt lance all pus.almost pain free from antibiotic.what happen pus inside?

A member asked:

I am going to have double knee surgery. i have no one to watch me at home so i wd like to go to a rehab facility. am i subject to blood clots in a facility as they won't get me up enough & infections or am i better to come home with help?

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Is is normal to still feel the pain after the staph infection surgery?

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How to treat a staph infection from spinal surgery?

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My 8wo had pead check up, he said she not to visit my friend who has internal staph infection from surgery. she says she not contagious, plse explain?

A member asked:

What about staph infection internally after surgery?

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Can a hospital be liable for staph infection from surgery?

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How would you treat a staph infection post surgery not at the incision site but internal?

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