A member asked:

How dangerous could be if one person contract bacterial pneumonia after a surgery ( total knee replacement) could this put in danger the prosthesis?

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Post knee replacemen: It depends on the length of time from the surgery. You will probably be fine as long as you are being treated and them followed for 6-8 weeks

Answered 11/20/2015

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