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Originally Posted by E Sully
Very sorry to hear about this Zeke, but try to stay strong and realize it can be worth it in the long run.
It can be depressing after having joint replacement to hear you need it again. I had an unfortunate accident 2 months after my hip replacement. Slipped on ice and ended up fracturing the femur. It was rough when they told me I had to have the first one removed and replaced, along with 4 bands installed to hold the bone fragments in place.
While it was psychologically rough to spend months going through the recovery period twice, I am just grateful that Doctors were able to fix me up again. I always make sure to follow my Doctors orders and take my Amoxicillin before any dental or medical procedure.
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MSSA staph likely doesn't respond to Amoxicillin.
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Originally Posted by jyl
Zeke, what does this mean?. Your implanted shoulder joint gets removed?!? What do you do for a shoulder then?. I'm confused (and alarmed). Does this apply to all joint replacements?. What should someone with a replaced hip or knee do before going to the dentist?
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Well, to make an analogy, I will have a shoulder wired like a puppet. No, there are no strings involved, but the bones are held in place relative to each other with something called a Prosthesis of Antibiotic Loaded Acrylic Cement. It looks like plumber's tape. (Fig. C). Fig E shows movement limitations on his left shoulder. IOW, right back where I started except I was in a LOT of pain before (and after) the repalcement.
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Originally Posted by Seahawk
Thank you. I was too afraid to ask.
Seriously, keep your tools, work the process - it's not over.
BTW, Zeke, I told you about the jump shot issues  |
No, it's over. I'm pretty sure I overcooked my shoulder and maybe got it loose, then that's the big opportunity for an infection to hide. And it did. I may not choose to do a 2-stage approach and live with limited movement. I did for years beforehand. Not easy to fasten a belt or buttons, so you wear sweats for your daily attire. To pick up a power tool and use it would be dangerous.