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I recently had a knee replacment, and 2 months later i got a tooth infec. the doctor was very concerned. why? it's 2 different parts of the body.
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Dental inf and tka: A bacteria, strep viridans that infects the mouth can spread through the bloodstream to the knee prosthesis and cause an infection.
Answered 11/10/2014
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Very young: First off you are very young for joint replacement surgery at age 32. Your doctor was worried because a tooth abscess soon after joint replacement creates a source of bacterial contamination of your joint replacement. Your knee still has a higher amount of blood going to the joint being this soon out from surgery. You need to have the cavity treated to avoid a septic total joint asap.
Answered 2/18/2013
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