In a major hospital in Seattle, by an excellent OS who I have full faith in, I had my 1st TKR in 12/2006. All went very well. In 2/2008, I developed an infection which resulted in the removal of my knee, spacer put in and then almost 4 months flat on my back with 4 infusions daily. Never have I experienced so much pain in my life!! Childbirth was a walk in the park by comparison. In mid- June, 2008, a new knee was put back in. PT went well until August when I began losing flex. I had an MUA in mid Sept. My OS gave me the dubious honor of being the 1st patient in the entire ortho dept. whose knee would not move a scinitilla. In mid-Nov. 2008, 3d surgery to have scar tissue removed. PT was painful, but progressing. Now, in early Feb., my knee is "stuck" at the low 90's.
My questions are: How likely is the scar tissue building up again? How likely am I to develop another infection in the coming years? It was never found what caused my infection.
Any insight is welcomed. I am scared to death about a recurring infection. Thanks, Esqlib1
