Quote Originally Posted by Richard K View Post
I know three friends who have hip replacement surgery and have gotten mersa (bad shit) and have had to be opened up, the infection cleaned up and will be on antibiotics for the rest of their lives. One has had two replacements due to infection. My wife, who was in the medical field, needs a knee replacement but refuses to have it done due to the risk. Contrarily my father-in-law had it done with no problems.
I've had two spinal surgeries since July (both fusions plus other stuff) at Sky Ridge in Lone Tree. Did pre-op mersa prevention for both and had no issues. A lot depends on pre-op precautions, where it's done and post-op care.

Don't know have personal experience with hip joint, but bone on bone needs to be taken care of. I would definately do both of mine again as I was in a lot of pain before they were done. my 2 cents worth...