i'm sorry about what you're going through. you must feel very worried. a forum like this isn't the best place to get answers to your questions. you need to rely on medical professionals. infection is a potential complication of any joint replacement surgery. it sounds like your surgeon is doing everything possible to determine if your joint is infected or not. at this point it sounds like it is not. the majority of orthopedic surgeons have dealt with the issue of post-surgical infection. if you are not satisfied with the answers you're getting from your surgeon tell him you want to be referred to someone else for a second opinion. or perhaps he could refer you to an infectious disease specialist for a work-up. again i'm sorry to hear you're dealing with these worrisome symptoms. i hope everything gets resolved for you soon. wishing you well!
what kinds of infections may occur in tkr 13 mons. ago. knee aspirations been bloody for past 5 months. serious cure? . orthopedic surgeon thinks i have an infection but lab test always negative. he also thinks i may be allergic to the metal. he wants to perform another replacement but i think we should do something first to determine why as much as 25cc of blood comes out every 5-6 wks. when i have my knee aspirated. please help me i am very worried that the toxins are doing damage to my leg! i've had ct scan mri & a nuclear bone scan. dr. admitted he's not certain what to do maybe use ceramic.