Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member 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?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Checkup: You need to make sure the tkr is not loose or infected. A f/u appointment with xray is needed.
Answered 10/4/2016
4.9k views
Thank
Help comes from surg: Get in now 2 c u r surgeon as this could b a clear sign up infection.
Answered 9/15/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have a 'paralysed', dropfoot, are there any other surgery done instead of make all joints stiff, it lockes my knee, can't bend.Must lift from hip if do s?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can sodas destroy your joints, i quit 4 yrs ago but had to have 2 hip and a knee surgery, wondered if thats why i had so many surgeries like that?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Have scientists found total knee replacement options, other than traditional artificial joint replacement surgery?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
After a knee joint replacement surgery when can I play soccer again?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I bend my knee then straighten my leg it hurts really bad for about a minute where i can't walk, i had surgery below the knee bc MRSA could that be y?
Orthoscopic surgery in 2013 on knee to remove scar tissue from the joint. Has always hurt and stays swollen. Now has a vibration feeling top kneecap?
Instead of getting knee surgery, would a knee brace do much good for a bad knee joint ?
I had MRSA in knee joint which then weakened and fractured my femur MRSA in hip joint, both replaced now curious of any possible long term effects?
9 years ago I had mrsa infection and I got surgery for it, I now have a scar on my leg thats about 5-6 inches. Is it possible for me to get a tattoo over it or would that be too dangerous?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
