Out of my knowledge base: Septic Arthritis

[gallahadesquire]

i may be dealing with this. I have a vacation, scheduled for mar 12, To go to HNL on the 13. But my replaced knee May be infected any advice?

[+ OliverSaks]

Septic arthritis is not something to take lightly; I would at least call my orthopedist or primary care doctor, and if I were worsening acutely, I would have no reservations about going to the ER.

 

NOT A LICENSED PHYSICIAN, OPINIONS EXPRESSED ARE MY OWN / PURELY HYPOTHETICAL

[BabyBoomer]

any advice?

 

1. Call the MD who did your knee replacement ASAP.

2. Ask the Abbot to start praying.

 

~ Boomer ~

[escortrod]

I know two people who went through this in the last couple of years. They both had to have the replacement knee out for some months while antibiotics dealt with the infection, but they were ultimately fine. Certainly this is something for your doctor.

[+ nycman]

Infected hardware has to come out....sooner rather than later.

 

If you believe the knee might be infected then you need to see the physician who did the surgery....today.

[gallahadesquire]

1. Call the MD who did your knee replacement ASAP.

2. Ask the Abbot to start praying.

 

~ Boomer ~

1. Done.
   
2. Done
   

Tapped: Puss.

[BabyBoomer]

1. Done.
   
2. Done
   

Tapped: Puss.

 

Were you given an antibiotic?

 

~Boomer ~

[+ Funguy]

If there was pus it IS infected. Surprised you are not in hospital on IV antibiotics with possible plan to open and drain. It is essentially an abcess festering in your knee. While most come out fine, this is a true emergency.

[+ OliverSaks]

Good to know my expensive education is already paying off!

 

Wishing you all the best!

[+ glennnn]

Hoping for the quickest healthiest outcome for you!

[marylander1940]

i may be dealing with this. I have a vacation, scheduled for mar 12, To go to HNL on the 13. But my replaced knee May be infected any advice?

 

What makes you think it might be infected?

 

Go to a Doctor ASAP and follow his advice, if he allows you to go to HNL don't go to staircase to heaven, don't push it.

 

http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1951372/thumbs/o-HAWAII-STAIRWAY-TO-HEAVEN-570.jpg?4

 

http://x3.cdn03.imgwykop.pl/c3201142/comment_EIV16sxHg11qZaZ85x6JWFuP2cEE7iYU.jpg

 

http://i.vimeocdn.com/video/509324551_1280x720.jpg

[gallahadesquire]

What makes you think it might be infected?

 

Go to a Doctor ASAP and follow his advice, if he allows you to go to HNL don't go to staircase to heaven, don't push it.

 

http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1951372/thumbs/o-HAWAII-STAIRWAY-TO-HEAVEN-570.jpg?4

 

http://x3.cdn03.imgwykop.pl/c3201142/comment_EIV16sxHg11qZaZ85x6JWFuP2cEE7iYU.jpg

 

http://i.vimeocdn.com/video/509324551_1280x720.jpg

 

I wouldn't do that under normal circumstances.

[marylander1940]

I wouldn't do that under normal circumstances.

 

if that's the case just relax at the pool.

 

http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/3000000/Homer-Simpson-homer-simpson-3065347-500-313.jpg

[LADoug1]

What makes you think it might be infected?

 

Go to a Doctor ASAP and follow his advice, if he allows you to go to HNL don't go to staircase to heaven, don't push it.

 

http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1951372/thumbs/o-HAWAII-STAIRWAY-TO-HEAVEN-570.jpg?4

 

http://x3.cdn03.imgwykop.pl/c3201142/comment_EIV16sxHg11qZaZ85x6JWFuP2cEE7iYU.jpg

 

http://i.vimeocdn.com/video/509324551_1280x720.jpg

 

 

Where was this taken?

[marylander1940]

Where was this taken?

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiku_Stairs

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/stairway-to-heaven-swing-hawaii_us_5750a0d8e4b0c3752dcd14e5

 

http://canyouactually.com/the-notoriously-illegal-4000-step-stairway-to-heaven-in-hawaii-is-pure-insanity/

[LADoug1]

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiku_Stairs

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/stairway-to-heaven-swing-hawaii_us_5750a0d8e4b0c3752dcd14e5

 

http://canyouactually.com/the-notoriously-illegal-4000-step-stairway-to-heaven-in-hawaii-is-pure-insanity/

 

How utterly fantastic!

[gallahadesquire]

I'm having a washout tomorrow. I feel it prudent to cancel Hawaii at this point as I have no idea what will be going on. I was going to meet up with and spend time with a great younger fellow. Sigh.

[+ honcho]

I'm having a washout tomorrow. I feel it prudent to cancel Hawaii at this point as I have no idea what will be going on. I was going to meet up with and spend time with a great younger fellow. Sigh.

 

As the expression goes, I'll keep you in my positive thoughts for a speedy recovery. Better luck!

[gallahadesquire]

Massive infection. Plastic liner removed and replaced. 6 weeks IV antibiotics the a year of orals. Oxycodone 15 po q4h for adequate analgesia

[BabyBoomer]

Massive infection. Plastic liner removed and replaced. 6 weeks IV antibiotics the a year of orals. Oxycodone 15 po q4h for adequate analgesia

 

Are you hospitalized, or getting your IV antibiotics on an out patient basis?

 

~Boomer ~

[+ Gar1eth]

Massive infection. Plastic liner removed and replaced. 6 weeks IV antibiotics the a year of orals. Oxycodone 15 po q4h for adequate analgesia

A year of antibiotics -are they afraid it might become osteomyelitis? I had an elderly acquaintance years ago. I think he had gotten osteomyelitis before the advent of penicillin type antibiotics. He had 'chronic' osteo (is what I believed they called it). I think he had to be hospitalized every so often for treatment. This was in the days before home IV antibiotics were common.

 

Gman

 

PS: I was remiss in not wishing you an easy recovery and total resolution of your infection. I apologize.

 

G

[gallahadesquire]

A year of antibiotics -are they afraid it might become osteomyelitis? I had an elderly acquaintance years ago. I think he had gotten osteomyelitis before the advent of penicillin type antibiotics. He had 'chronic' osteo (is what I believed they called it). I think he had to be hospitalized every so often for treatment. This was in the days before home IV antibiotics were common.

Not to worry. I might be dodging a bullet in not having to have all the hardware out.

Gman

 

PS: I was remiss in not wishing you an easy recovery and total resolution of your infection. I apologize.

 

G

[+ Funguy]

Massive infection. Plastic liner removed and replaced. 6 weeks IV antibiotics the a year of orals. Oxycodone 15 po q4h for adequate analgesia

 

Extreme bummer! Hope you at least feel better soon.

[+ honcho]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. At least it seems that the issues was adequately addressed and I hope for the best and quickest possible outcome.

[BasketBaller]

Be well and take care of yourself!