TKA infection

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Here is one reference to diagnosing TKA infection:

http://www.turner-white.com/memberfile.php?PubCode=hp_jan06_knee.pdf

This paper is part 1 and Part 2 addresses treatment.

Glad to hear that it is responding to initial treatment, that is an excellent

sign.

Research has shown that the incidence of infection is significantly higher in

stapled incisions than in stitch closures. Unfortunately, stitching is slower

and more attention demanding and surgeons tend to reject it as it results in

longer OR times and reduced number of procedures per day/revenue.

Rich L

Green Bay, WI

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I'll read this today thanks! I had hip replacement with no staples and the

stitches didn't need to be removed as they are underneath. I'll let you all know

what the doctor tells me tomorrow. The pressure is already feeling better this

morning so hopefully this is all I needed.

You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.

Joint Replacement

From: rluxt@...

Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 13:01:02 +0000

Subject: TKA infection

Here is one reference to diagnosing TKA infection:

http://www.turner-white.com/memberfile.php?PubCode=hp_jan06_knee.pdf

This paper is part 1 and Part 2 addresses treatment.

Glad to hear that it is responding to initial treatment, that is an excellent

sign.

Research has shown that the incidence of infection is significantly higher in

stapled incisions than in stitch closures. Unfortunately, stitching is slower

and more attention demanding and surgeons tend to reject it as it results in

longer OR times and reduced number of procedures per day/revenue.

Rich L

Green Bay, WI