Our hip and knee reconstruction specialists use a waterproof (occlusive) dressing that contains silver that helps reduce your chances of infection after a joint replacement. If needed, we may use a ...

If bacteria or other pathogens enter a wound, an infection can occur. Symptoms or signs of wound infection include increasing pain, swelling, and redness. More severe infections may cause nausea ...

Daily inspection of the wound is crucial. Checking blood for ESR and CRP may assist with monitoring the progression of infection, though they will be elevated post operatively.