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Q: Infection With Harrington Rods

asked by: ehealthforum on February 21st, 2005

New User

I am suffering from duchenne since 1984, I got my harrington rods implanted in 1999 and since last year(2004) I have been oozing near the lower end of rods in the back (coccyx area). Doctor says the rods are infected and bacteria cultures came out as diptheroids. I already did debridement surgery but the wound is infected again. :?:

anyone has any recommendation what do to ? I cannot go through one more surgery to remove the rods since I am weak now. Doctor has suggested to be on anti-biotics.

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Tamadrummer

replied on February 24th, 2005

Active User, very eHealthy

From the research I was able to do yesterday, the answer is for you to run a very strong course of anti-biotics. If it is possible, you need to be hospitalized and give a really good course of ansef along with pain meds that are more easily controllable in the hospital.

After you are deemed infection free, I would highly recommend having a new surgery to remove the bad harrington rods and possibly have a different material used for implant. It seems as though your body has chosen to reject the metal used for your implant and you need to get it out and have a different material used.

Yes, it is a risk and the pain may not be fruitful but the chance that you will heal and get back on course for your md treatment. I cannot comprehend how bad it feels for you but remember it can get better.

Good luck and keep us updated as to your progress.

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