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Infection in bipolar Hermiarthroplasty(
Unable to bear weight on left lower limb since 3 months due to infected bipolar Hermiarthroplasty(left hip), Implant removed +Arthrotomy+sinus excision+Antibiotic Spacer placed in left hip under GA on 14/7/17. Pus discharge stopped but infection still persists after IV Fluids & IV antibiotics.
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Infection after your surgery can be because of several reasons..
Not to worry..
Please stay positive..
Keep your CRP levels checked..
U may have to get reoperated after 6 wks to 3months of healed status..
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please go ahead with my consultation to get easy solution for this common problem..
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You cannot bear weight with a spacer..please get your crp levels checked..based on that further treatment can be planned..
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Dr. Dilip Mehta
Orthopedist
18 yrs exp
Jaipur
U have to be very careful regarding of periprrothetic infection
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