Re: Re: Bilateral Total Knees next month

May 28, 2008

I wish I could have used that method, but I threw up the pills 5 and 15

minutes of taking them. The doctors told me that I could have gone into

anaphylactic shock again. The last time I was in shock I remained in the

hospital

for over a week...not pleasant...everyone is extremely careful when I have any

type of infection...

What does your doctor recommend when you have any dental work? I have read

that it is recommended that antibiotics should be taken before and after

dental work.

Diane

In a message dated 5/28/2008 2:07:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

susiedu@... writes:

> My one worry is the problem of infections - I am allergic to most

antibiotics - had pneumonia for 8 weeks because the doctors could not

find an antibiotic that I was not allergic to and would immediately

throw up... If any one else has had or has this problem would be

interested in continuing this conversation I will respond before and

after surgery.

Diane

Diane, I'm worried about antibiotics too but for a different reason. I

have major digestion trouble & I know antibiotics will set me back

further by destroying good intestinal bacteria. I wonder what would've

happened in your case if you had stayed on any of the antibiotics &

just endured the throwing up ? That's one of the body's ways of

getting rid of toxins. My OS promised a 24 hour IV antobiotic dose &

no more. I hope that's true.

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May 28, 2008

In a message dated 5/28/2008 2:00:01 P.M. Central Standard Time,

drg8@... writes:

What does your doctor recommend when you have any dental work? I have read

that it is recommended that antibiotics should be taken before and after

dental work.

Diane

Hi, my Dr. gives me amoxicillan before I have my teeth cleaned, actually my

dentist gives it to me.

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May 28, 2008

Thanks for your suggestion - unfortunately, I am allergic! Does anyone else

have any suggestions for antibiotics for dental work? Is it absolutely

necessary to have antibiotics when I have any dental work?

Diane

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In a message dated 5/28/2008 2:00:01 P.M. Central Standard Time,

_drg8@..._ (mailto:drg8@...) writes:

What does your doctor recommend when you have any dental work? I have read

that it is recommended that antibiotics should be taken before and after

dental work.

Diane

Hi, my Dr. gives me amoxicillan before I have my teeth cleaned, actually my

dentist gives it to me.

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May 29, 2008

I had my teeth cleaned last month and I had to take Amoxicillin 2000mg one hour

prior to my cleaning. My surgeon says I must take it for 2 years following my

THR. I am having my other THR done in August and my 2 years will start over.

susiedu <susiedu@...> wrote:

>

> Thanks for your suggestion - unfortunately, I am allergic! Does

anyone else have any suggestions for antibiotics for dental work? Is

it absolutely necessary to have antibiotics when I have any dental

work? Diane

Diane, I've never been given antibiotics for ANY dental work. It must

be a matter of preference by some dentists. If your health is good

you should be fine without antibiotics. Susie

May 30, 2008

Thank you for that explanation. I hadn't even thought to question what kind of

knee the Dr. would use. So when this thread started I started doing some

research had the impression that they were all pretty much equal and felt I

wasn't qualified to make a selection. Glad to hear that it is probably safe to

let my experienced surgeon make that decision. I figure that is part of the

reason he's getting the big buck.

Thank you for your input.

Tylaine

anticipating surgery on 06/25/08

April 21, 2010

I chose the doctor and the hospital, not the knee. I still don't know which

knee I got, and I don't really want to know. Every piece of apparatus has its

followers and detractors. As I am neither a orthopedic surgeon nor an engineer,

I left that decision to the professionals. So far, 4 1/2 months, I have few

complaints, although I have been really active lately, and my knee seems a bit

more swollen because of it. I will attempt to play tennis May 4th.

l will let everyone know how my " unknown " piece of equipment is working then.

All the best, Joan

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From: bschless <bschless@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Wed, April 21, 2010 7:45:57 AM

Subject: Re: Bilateral Total Knees next month

I'm a candidate for bi-lateral replacements as well.

A friend is a very well educated nurse. She just had one of her knees replaced.

After much research (and a recommendation from another friend, who is an avid

runner) she decided on a Stryker Triathalon.

I called the doctor who I intend to have do my surgery. He immediately

discounted this unit. He " didn't like the lateral compartment " and said there

was " too much tension in the patella mechanism " . He uses the " Depew PFC Signal "

Said if I wanted the Stryker unit I should find another doctor, that he wouldn't

install it. Actually, he seemed a little testy, but yesterday was his surgery

day, and it was after 5 pm when he called me.

Now I'm totally confused. I picked my surgeon on the basis of his experience

and professional standing (head of orthro at a highly respected hospital, does

many TKRs weekly, etc). But I want to make an informed decision of what goes

into my body, etc. So who do you listen to?

>

> Thank you for that explanation. I hadn't even thought to question what kind

of knee the Dr. would use. So when this thread started I started doing some

research had the impression that they were all pretty much equal and felt I

wasn't qualified to make a selection. Glad to hear that it is probably safe to

let my experienced surgeon make that decision. I figure that is part of the

reason he's getting the big buck.

> Thank you for your input.

> Tylaine

> anticipating surgery on 06/25/08

>

April 21, 2010

I agree with Joan -- I had hip replacement and I chose the type of

approach -- doctor and hospital.

I do think an educated patient is good but up to a certain point since

I don't see how anyone can really assess the technical specifics of

the various devices and one has to presume that a highly qualified OS

is picking a high quality device. Obviously OS tend to go with one

kind because they acquire familiarity and proficiency with that

device. However, if one suspects that one's doctor is not equipped to

determine the best device, why would you want him/her coming near you

for anything.

If I were having knee replacement, the only question regarding the

prothesis I would be asking is whether the OS recommended the female

specific knee and if he didn't use it, I would ask him why he felt

that it wasn't beneficial. I think this kind of more limited option

can be researched successfully by a patient since one could go to a

doctor who does uses the female knee and then compare their answers.

On Apr 21, 2010, at 6:43 AM, Joan Kell wrote:

> I chose the doctor and the hospital, not the knee. I still don't

> know which knee I got, and I don't really want to know. Every piece

> of apparatus has its followers and detractors. As I am neither a

> orthopedic surgeon nor an engineer, I left that decision to the

> professionals. So far, 4 1/2 months, I have few complaints, although

> I have been really active lately, and my knee seems a bit more

> swollen because of it. I will attempt to play tennis May 4th.

> l will let everyone know how my " unknown " piece of equipment is

> working then.

> All the best, Joan

>

> ________________________________

> From: bschless <bschless@...>

> Joint Replacement

> Sent: Wed, April 21, 2010 7:45:57 AM

> Subject: Re: Bilateral Total Knees next

> month

>

> I'm a candidate for bi-lateral replacements as well.

>

> A friend is a very well educated nurse. She just had one of her

> knees replaced. After much research (and a recommendation from

> another friend, who is an avid runner) she decided on a Stryker

> Triathalon.

>

> I called the doctor who I intend to have do my surgery. He

> immediately discounted this unit. He " didn't like the lateral

> compartment " and said there was " too much tension in the patella

> mechanism " . He uses the " Depew PFC Signal " Said if I wanted the

> Stryker unit I should find another doctor, that he wouldn't install

> it. Actually, he seemed a little testy, but yesterday was his

> surgery day, and it was after 5 pm when he called me.

>

> Now I'm totally confused. I picked my surgeon on the basis of his

> experience and professional standing (head of orthro at a highly

> respected hospital, does many TKRs weekly, etc). But I want to make

> an informed decision of what goes into my body, etc. So who do you

> listen to?

>

> >

> > Thank you for that explanation. I hadn't even thought to question

> what kind of knee the Dr. would use. So when this thread started I

> started doing some research had the impression that they were all

> pretty much equal and felt I wasn't qualified to make a selection.

> Glad to hear that it is probably safe to let my experienced surgeon

> make that decision. I figure that is part of the reason he's getting

> the big buck.

> > Thank you for your input.

> > Tylaine

> > anticipating surgery on 06/25/08

> >

April 21, 2010

I'm concluding the same thing. I'm not as qualified as the OS to

determine which prosthesis is best, no matter how much research I do. If I

can't depend on him to select the best prosthesis then I shouldn't be

using him in the first place.

I find myself second guessing the doctor at every turn. I didn't exactly

" connect " with him but then again I picked him because he is reputedly the

best in a town where there are very good OS's, not for his personality. I

think I need to make the decision to have the knees done or not and leave

the OS out of the puzzle for now. It's a big step for me. I'm a very

active " young " 65 year old quasi-extremish sports guy (love deep powder,

back country trekking, telemark, roller blading, etc). , Much of the

reference material suggests that extreme skiing isn't a good idea (as this

doctor told me). I guess it's the same as a marathon junky who gets told

" no more marathons " . So it's a pain/gain issue that I've not totally

reconciled....maybe if I just dropped 25 - 30 pounds and went skinny how

much would that effect living with my existing knees, etc. etc.

Beau Schless

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From: jujulabee@...

Joint Replacement

Date: 04/21/2010 10:00 AM

Subject: Re: Re: Bilateral Total Knees

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