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A 45-year-old female asked:

In 2004 i got mrsa in my knee joint from surgery it really messed up the joint after many surgeries it was replaced it now hurts bad what will help?

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Dr. Gary Pessanswered

Hand Surgery 42 years experience

Checkup: You need to make sure the tkr is not loose or infected. A f/u appointment with xray is needed.

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Dr. Peter Ihleanswered

Orthopedic Surgery 56 years experience

Help comes from surg: Get in now 2 c u r surgeon as this could b a clear sign up infection.

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