Is an unresolvable sinus infection a danger to my hip implants after sinus surgery and a hip replacement?

April 18, 2014
Asked By:kaayo

Prior to 2 hip replacements, I needed sinus surgery to resolve a chronic infection. Bacterial identification was done, and the appropriate oral antibiotics prescribed for 3 weeks, along with antibiotic nasal flushing. We thought it was resolved, and I had both surgeries, but now the sinus infection is back. I don't know what more we could have done to kill it. Can I live with a "controlled" sinus infection without it seeding to my hip implants?

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August 1, 2014

Answer: Any infection in your body could seed your new joint

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Answer: Any infection in your body could seed your new joint

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