Guest guest Posted July 23, 2003 Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 Pavel The instructions vary from OS to OS and from dentist to dentist etc. But as a general rule anyone who has a joint replacement and has an infection should take a course of antibiotics. Dentistry is mentioned because it is one area that is well known to cause problems. Everyones mouths are breeding gounds and a visit to your dentist where the skin is broken means a short course of antibiotics. You don't need to take continuous medication but should be aware that your new joint is open to attack. The length of time you need to be aware of this also varies - from a couple of years to forever. Rog Post-op medication Hi to all hippies, reading thru all the postings related to the subject " Antibiotics prophylaxis " , I began to wonder whether I missed something. I am scheduled for left BHR with Dr. DeSmet in 4 weeks time. Mentally preparing myself for the surgery I have been trying to gather as much information as available. I have already noticed the dental hygiene/care precaution issues. (As I understand it, the better condition my teeth are, the lesser chances of post-op complications.) But, I cannot remember any information regarding post-op medications reaching beyond initial three weeks post-op and now I read (to my surprise) something about two years post-op continuous medication. Has anyone of you, already resurfaced, any piece of advice/experience to share? Pavel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2003 Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 At 03:19 PM 7/23/2003 +0100, you wrote: > But, I cannot remember any information regarding post-op medications > reaching beyond initial three weeks post-op and now I read (to my > surprise) something about two years post-op continuous medication. > > Pavel, It is not continuous medication. It is (for me at least) four capsules one hour prior to my dental appt. That's it. C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2003 Report Share Posted July 23, 2003 Pavel, and roger are correct. According to the latest advisory statement from the ADA / AAOS, the period that you need to be covered by antibiotic prophylaxis is two years. But the coverage is not continuous. It is only needed when you will undergo a dental or medical procedure of some sort that may cause a bacteremia. Typically, a dose of the appropriate antibiotic is taken an hour or two prior to the procedure. MLTDMD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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