Got my nrxt appointment

babytiger
babytiger Member Posts: 360
edited 21. Jun 2012, 12:29 in Living with Arthritis archive
Phone call this morning from hosp. can I come in July 9th for aspiration on my knee.... only takes 1/2 hr she says.... is that true?
Last time I had it done was I had my knee manipulated under anaesthetic.
I really hope they do find an infection in new knee,then maybe be able to fix me .

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  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    never had mine aspirated so can't help, but I do know a wise and wonderful lady who has and I'm sure if she sees this she will help all she can :D
    Wishing you all the best with the appointment
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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    If aspiration is where they siphon fluid off, I do remember it. It was a bit like a blood test in reverse. A bit uncomfortable, that's all.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • babytiger
    babytiger Member Posts: 360
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks Stickywicket, just remember I had a small hole on either side of knee
  • towyview
    towyview Member Posts: 25
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi,
    I`ve had it done on several occasions during my out patient appointment. Can`t say that you don`t feel it but its only discomfort and not pain. It`s all worth it in the end when I get rid of the stiffness and pain. A steroid injection in to the joint improves it even more. A lot depends on who does it and if they get the right spot for the injection.
    Nothing to worry about!

    Dorothy
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    1/2 an hour? For one knee or two? In my experience the aspiration/steroiding took less than a couple of minutes per knee but it is very important to rest the joint after, especially if a steroid is injected. It is a strange sensation and hopefully you will get someone who is good at doing them. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • babytiger
    babytiger Member Posts: 360
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Dot and DD ... I asked how long it would take and she said about 1/2 hour ,I don't know.This is just for my right knee to see after 8 months TKR if there is an infection,if not its back to the drawing board

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