Elective joint replacement surgery and mouth infection

Why would you see someone for your teeth when your problem is your joint? This is the question a patient usually asks when his or her orthopedic surgeon recommends seeking consultation with a dentist before elective joint replacement surgery. 

Mouth infection or abnormal number of bacteria in the mouth can cause inflammation. A swollen blood vessel will be more permeable and the bacteria could migrate into the bloodstream and implant itself to other parts of the body. These bacteria can lodge itself in your brand new joint. 

Infection in your newly implanted joint is the most dreaded complication in joint replacement surgery even if done by expert orthopedic doctors. They will have to remove the newly implanted joint just to manage that infection.

Before an elective joint replacement surgery you have to make sure that there are no infections in your mouth or any of your teeth. Your Asheboro NC orthopedic surgeons at the Human Motion Institute at Randolph Hospital may require you to secure this clearance before your surgery to ensure a successful surgery.

Having elective joint replacement surgery is important to eliminate pain and live a comfortable and full life. Seeing your dentist before this particular surgery is just as important. 

Consult with your local Asheboro orthopedic professionals of Human Motion Institute at Randolph Hospital about elective joint replacement surgery and mouth infection.