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stepbystep89 · 11-11-2008, 10:22 AM

Thank you all for your quick replies - I really appreciate it!

I will be having a screw placed through my calcaneous and talas bones in my foot. I understand there is always a chance of contracting or aquiring staph when you have surgery, especially when foreign objects are placed in the bone. So, I know I am taking that risk by having that surgery.

I guess what I am really asking, is am I at a greater risk of another infection because I have had two previously?

Thanks again!
Amy

11-11-2008, 10:22 AM	#5
stepbystep89 Senior Veteran (female) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 531	Re: Chances of Having Another Staph Infection Thank you all for your quick replies - I really appreciate it! I will be having a screw placed through my calcaneous and talas bones in my foot. I understand there is always a chance of contracting or aquiring staph when you have surgery, especially when foreign objects are placed in the bone. So, I know I am taking that risk by having that surgery. I guess what I am really asking, is am I at a greater risk of another infection because I have had two previously? Thanks again! Amy