hip replacement

border
border Member Posts: 94
edited 25. Jan 2009, 20:01 in Living with Arthritis archive
I am njust about to have a hip replacement but it has been discovered that I have a raised CRP. This is either due to infection (where) or inflammation. Will this stop surgery from going ahead? :?:

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  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,901
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    If it is caused by an infection then , yes , probably. I had my pre op assessment recently which showed an infection. I have had antibiotics and waiting to hear if it has gone. The nurse said they would not proceed if i had an infection as it increases risk of post op infections. I hope its sorted for you soon.
  • colinone
    colinone Member Posts: 1,039
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    border wrote:
    I am njust about to have a hip replacement but it has been discovered that I have a raised CRP. This is either due to infection (where) or inflammation. Will this stop surgery from going ahead? :?:

    Hi border sorry i dont know much about this just wanted to wish you all the best and hope things turn out ok for you. Take care
    Colin

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