2006-10-28 06:36:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Hi well i have worked for the NHS for 10 yrs and the answer is no,but some consultants will still carry on with the op even thou you have a nail infection.The hospital i worked in will not carry out no precedure at all not until the infection has cleared up,he will then give you another date to come in for your op.Good Luck
2006-10-28 21:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by Sexy Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should avoid hip replacement if you have any type of infection. People are highly susceptible to infection after a hip replacement. Let your doctor know and he can prescribe something to clear up the infection.
2006-10-28 13:38:38 · answer #2 · answered by Laura D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hospitals normally will not do any surgery if an infection is in your blood stream. A friend of mine just went for a knee operation. When he got there they sent him home on antibiotics. He had an abscess tooth.
2006-10-28 13:46:05 · answer #3 · answered by ASTORROSE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see no reason why not. Nail fungus is only imbedded into your toenails, I believe that's what you mean by infection- and your orthopedic surgeon would certainly be qualified to know if it is safe and he would not schedule your operation if there is any chance that you can have an ongoing infection.
2006-10-28 13:39:31 · answer #4 · answered by mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your surgeon know about this ? Are you on antibiotics for the infection ? I would message him/her. It is up to your Provider to make this decision. Call as soon as possible.
Good luck ! RN in Ca.
2006-10-28 13:47:09 · answer #5 · answered by JUDY G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it can. They are working on the hip, not the nails.
Good luck with this op anyway - ugh !
2006-10-28 13:39:48 · answer #6 · answered by Joanne E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting question..
I do not know..
Ask your Dr.
2006-10-28 13:45:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋