Revisions - Russian Roulette for infections?

[staphylococcusecoli]

Is it right to say that every revision surgery is a Russian roulette for infection?

If any of you have had a revision, please share your real-world experience if you acquired an infection or got lucky without one.

Just looking for reassurance and bad news is also welcome. Please don’t quote studies, just wanted to hear your anecdotes. Thanks!

[edjohn]

Yup. Kinda like standing up is Russian roulette for having a stroke.

[Chris1967]

My doctor told me about a case involving seven revision surgeries over the course of decades without any infection.

[wolfpacker]

Basically yes. Definitely don't want to get revisions all willy-nilly if you can help it

[Thickskinned]

Had a revision 9 months ago, NO INFECTIONS! It depends a lot on your surgeon.

[staphylococcusecoli]

My doctor told me about a case involving seven revision surgeries over the course of decades without any infection.

Seven surgeries and no infection is encouraging. Do you think this is because he uses Rigicon?