Press release
How to avoid Infection after Knee Replacement?
Significant advances in technology and medicine have made it possible for most knee replacements to be successful. However, in a few cases, infection is possible. This is why it is important for patients, scheduled for knee replacement surgery, to be aware of the possibility, prevention and signs of infection so that they can be prepared in advance.Here are a few things to consider about knee replacement surgeries and infections.
Risks
After a knee replacement surgery, the probability of infection is about 1 out of 100 cases. However, if an infection develops, there can be serious complications. Most infections occur in the first 2 years after surgery, but anyone who undergoes knee replacement is always at risk for an infection.
Symptoms
Some itching and swelling at the site of surgery is normal within the first few months after the surgery. Your doctor would discuss with you what you can expect before and after a knee replacement surgery, including the recovery period. If you feel that you are not recovering as expected, an infection could have developed. Remember that severe swelling, high fever, chills, smelly drainage, and excessive pain are signs that an infection may have developed in the repaired knee.
What to do
If you witness any signs of an infection in your knee, you need to seek treatment quickly. This will help your doctor take necessary action to prevent the infection from spreading and becoming worse and save you from unnecessary pain and discomfort.
Although you may be tempted to take care of an infection on your own, it’s best to seek your surgeon’s help and opinion to determine the best course of action.
If the infection has not yet spread, your doctor would prescribe antibiotics but for deeper infections, surgery might be required to remove the infected implant, clean the area and place a new implant.
Prevention
To prevent an infection in your knee –
• Keep your surgical area clean.
• Infections from other parts of your body can reach your knees too. A common way infection develops is a dental issue that is left untreated. So, consult your dentist before your knee replacement procedure, to treat any cavities or other dental issues before you go for a knee replacement.
Although infections after joint replacement are rare, they can still be quite complicated. If you have any questions on how to avoid an infection or how to allow your knee to heal completely, do not hesitate to ask your orthopedic surgeon immediately.
To learn more about total knee replacement and other knee arthritis treatments, call one of the best orthopedic surgeons in Phoenix AZ, call Phoenix Shoulder and Knee at 480-219-3342.
Phoenix Shoulder & Knee
1215 W Rio Salado Parkway
Suite 105, Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 219-3342
This release was published on openPR.
Permanent link to this press release:
Copy
Please set a link in the press area of your homepage to this press release on openPR. openPR disclaims liability for any content contained in this release.
You can edit or delete your press release How to avoid Infection after Knee Replacement? here
News-ID: 1395205 • Views: …
More Releases from Phoenix Shoulder & Knee
Preventing and Repairing Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain. The most common type of rotator cuff tear involves failure of the tendon to attach to the tuberosity. This usually occurs near the bicep tendon, or the supraspinatus tendon.
Pain resulting from a rotator cuff tear can be felt over the outside of the shoulder and upper arm. Patients may find it difficult to raise the injured arm above the…
Meniscal Tears in the Knee
Meniscal tears are a common knee injury and can occur in any age group. Treatment for a meniscal tear will depend upon the age and needs of the patient, whether arthritis is present, and the orientation of the tear.
Knee and the Meniscus
The meniscus is a C-shaped structure made of fibrocartilage. It lies between the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia). The menisci are fixed to the femur, tibia, and…
Difference between an ACL Tear and MCL Tear
Knee injuries are very common among athletes and individuals with an active lifestyle. One of the most common sports injuries to the knee are tears in the ACL or the MCL.
The knee is a complicated joint. A number of muscles, bones and ligaments, along with the joint, work together to help you move. However, a tear in the ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) or MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) can restrict…
Shoulder Dislocation Symptoms and Treatment
Shoulder dislocation is a common shoulder injury that causes severe painful and limited movement. This injury is common in athletes and may also result from a fall or other trauma to the joint. Since the shoulder is the body’s most mobile joint, it is at risk to dislocate easily, especially as a repeat injury.
There are two different types of shoulder dislocation –
• A partial dislocation, or subluxation, occurs when the top…
More Releases for Risks
Nurses Warned of Health Risks
MEDIA RELEASE
December 02, 2020
With focus on COVID-19, nurses warned not to be complacent about
their biggest ongoing health risk: sharps injuries
With elective surgery resuming and the massive backlog caused by the pandemic starting to clear, a leading global medical safety expert has called for nurses to not let the focus on COVID-19 precautions take their attention from another important safety issue.
Dr Michael Sinnott, co-founder of Australia-based medical safety innovator Qlicksmart, said…
New App detects dementia risks early
• The App is certified as a Medical Device.
• Early stages are reliably detected, before the brain damage becomes irreversible.
• Sensitivity above 96%, significantly higher than with the established tests (e.g., MMSE 71%).
• Now available for free during pre-launch.
Dementia is a rapidly increasing social problem of a rapidly aging society. Because until today there is no effective therapy for advanced stages of dementia.
Therefore, effective screening tests are needed to detect early stages…
Growing risks require better testing
Moehrendorf, 21 November 2017 – The speed of technological development increases rapidly. Whether it is bio-printing, cobots or polytronics: Technologies, which were classified as mere possibilities some years ago, have reached market maturity. Reason enough for an updated edition of the trend study “The Future of Testing”.
On behalf of imbus, the futurologist and science writer Dr Bernd Flessner scrutinized the initial situation in the trend study which had been originally…
Expert Home Stager Cautions Against Blogging Risks
A blog’s location on the web is just as important as the actual content within it, according to Staging Diva Debra Gould. On the Home Staging Business Report blog, Gould provides advice for avoiding some of the risks associated with blogging.
“Many home stagers who are new to blogging start out with a free blog on WordPress.com, Blogger.com or ActiveRain.com,” explains Gould, founder of the Staging Diva Home Staging Business Training…
Fund targets new markets in green risks
Focus on the future: Simon Wright, Markets Management executive of Birchall McCallen Fund Management, expects to see outsized gains in the near-term production of uranium.
INVESTING in the long-term potential of alternative energy sources such as solar and geothermal power is rapidly gaining popularity if capital raisings are any guide.
With governments taking steps to curb corporate activity deemed environmentally unsustainable, investors such as Simon Wright are also betting on the emergence…
Why bother with “all risks” insurance?
Insuring your property is all about protecting an investment. After all, you are in business to make money, so ensuring that you are not exposed to the risk of unnecessary financial loss makes sense. But it can sometimes be tempting to cut a few corners in order to save money.
In the long term, this can be an error – saving a few pounds now could cost you more in the…
