I Have Osteoarthritis And A Completely Macerated Lateral Meniscus .

Posted on Tue, 3 Sep 2019

Question: I have osteoarthritis and a completely macerated lateral meniscus . I had a PRP injection on July 3. I am scheduled for TKR on aug 19. My blood work up came back and everything was fine except:
WBC. 11.6
SED rate 36.1
cRP 11.1
Are these levels consistent with the injection and my arthritis. Will they postpone surgery?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to the arthritis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The increased levels of CRP and WBCs and ESR are suggestive of an inflammatory process. This can be related to the chronic inflammation due to osteoarthritis. Your surgery is not likely to be postponed because of these readings. There is no need to worry.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 days later)

Can keflex affect an ANA level?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Does not affect ANA levels.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Keflex is an antibiotic and is not likely to affect the ANA levels. It is usually used for short duration -5-7 days only.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T