Nov 3, 2017 · I've read that the antibiotic spacer I'll have for 2-3 months will provide "limited mobility" but I'm struggling with what that really means. I'd apperciate any further information I can get from others …

Feb 16, 2023 · I received a cemented antibiotic spacer on Oct 2022. Infectious disease Dr wants 2.5 more months of oral antibiotics than 3 months with NO antibiotics. Then will consider hip …

May 22, 2024 · And yes, at least for the knee, an antibiotic spacer is put in place, along with IV antibiotics, to get rid of the bacteria and prep for a new joint. All the best to you.

Feb 28, 2019 · In October of 2016 I had surgery to clean out my infection and put in another antibiotic spacers once again. I still have the spacer in and I’m dealing the replacement because at 49 years …

Nov 3, 2017 · I only had the spacer fr 3 months, compared to your 5, but it was such an immediate relief to not have the spacer-related pain that comes with every single movement. The PT after the spacer …

Apr 4, 2023 · My spacer is plastic with concrete used to hold antibiotic beads to fight the staph infection. I now use a walker (rollator) and walk 3 times a day for 10-20 minutes.

Sep 12, 2024 · I do know that my antibiotic-infused cement block spacer is a static spacer so I will not be able to move at all during the 3 months that I have it in- I'll have a cast that they change every 6 …

Feb 8, 2023 · Surgery to replace spacer is lots easier than having total knee replacement and recovery time is a lot easier and shorter on length of time. If you have any questions please let me know.

Apr 3, 2019 · Although they may not be talking about a knee replacement specifically, I suspect that many of the issues you are wondering about and have concerns about are similar. @emintexas, has …

May 26, 2019 · Oh, and I'm now allergic to the IV antibiotic I used without issue last year, so I'm on a new one. At least the allergy wasn't to the Vanco in the spacer! Would love to hear some "light at the …