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Total knee replacement because of mrsa, i may need a revision because of reoccurring cyst, will 2nd time be as hard? no infection now 1st is cemented
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Very tough? : If u mean u need a revision because of MRSA infection in the knee now, the process is long. When the implants r removed cultures r taken ; no new implants. Antibiotic impregnated cement is left in ; u r treated with the proper antibiotics. When CRP ; other studies return to normal, the area may b aspirated ; cultured again ; if clean u then can talk 2 ur surgeon about the next step.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Knee revision: Revision may be harder or easier from the patient viewpoint, depending upon the stability of the components and the freedom from MRSA infection. Less pain means easier rehab.
Answered 1/5/2019
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