Port Infections

Trace Curry · June 15, 2006

I thought you all might like to know there was a recent article published about port infections. For years with infected joint replacements, orthopedic surgeons have been utilizing antibiotic beads to cure infection. Some surgeons much smarter than me had the idea to try it with infected ports and it worked in almost all cases. I tried it once a couple of months ago and it worked like a charm. The reason I'm bringing this up is that I don't think a lot of band surgeons are aware of this, and it could save you the hassle of having to have your port removed and then go back later for a port replacement!

Spread the word bandsters!

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

877.442.BAND

Elisabethsew · June 15, 2006

Do you use one particular antibiotic or several in this treatment regime?

the best me · June 15, 2006

What are antibiotic beads and how do they work? You got a link? I'll google...thanks Dr C! Yer cool.

Trace Curry · June 15, 2006

What you do is mix an antibiotic into joint cement, and you make little beads about the size of a pea, and you make them around a piece of suture, sort of like a shishkabob. You leave the beads in and pull them out one-by-one.

I'm attaching a PDF of an abstract from the article.

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

877.442.BAND

Port infections.pdf

DrewsLou · June 15, 2006

My husband has had several surgeries in the past few months to remove infected bone form his hips and they have always put the antibiotic beads in the cavity before they close him up. They are awesome!

MeganA · June 15, 2006

DrC- thanks for posting! We love it when Dr's come to visit us.

Megan

DonnaB · June 15, 2006

WOW! THANK YOU SO MUCH DrC!

Port infection is my biggest worry with the band - I seem to be obssessing about it. Your information is much appreciated and I finally feel like I can relax about it. A little. lol

Thank you, even a little relief from the worrying is a huge release of stress for me.