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Knee Replacement, Fever, Pain In Shin Bone And Thigh Bone
I had a total knee replacement on March 14th. I m back home but my temperature is often 99.3 and above. I am 45 , female and in good health. Why am I running a low grade fever? I am still in pain especially in my shin bone and thigh bone. Please help me! Trina
Fri, 21 Mar 2014
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Persistent pain at the operated site and running fever is always suggestive of an underlying infection, unless proved otherwise.
I suspect prosthetic joint infection in your case. Presence of infection has to be established by clinical, biochemical & radiological parameters.
I suggest you to consult your treating doctor for a detailed evaluation and definitive management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Persistent pain at the operated site and running fever is always suggestive of an underlying infection, unless proved otherwise.
I suspect prosthetic joint infection in your case. Presence of infection has to be established by clinical, biochemical & radiological parameters.
I suggest you to consult your treating doctor for a detailed evaluation and definitive management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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