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Knee surgery

2016-04-21 14:49:00
Knee surgery has been done 3 weeks before. Developed infection. Ceramic implant has been done. Doctor advised to open joint for cleaning. Whether cleaning will work or she need to go for revise surgery required ?
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Hello definitely cleaning will work along with necessary antibiotics...if I'm case it doesn't come down surgery has to be performed again consult orthopedician for further evaluation and treatment I hope this helps to solve your problem.

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