Chest infection

Bones, joints and muscles
1

have had a bad cough for a few days if it turns out to be a chest infection can this affect the tkr 

2

I doubt it. Areas like kidneys, blood stream etc are more likely to be suspect.

3

However the respritory infections can be dangerous as you are already weakened from surgery. If it seems to get worse I would have it checked out so it doesn't take a quick turn toward pneumonia, especially if you are a smoker or around smokers. Increase your fluid intake so you don't get dehydrated.

4

Thanks ofg will see how it goes 

5

If you have already had the TKR, no.  Feeling ill on top of having the operation can make you feel pretty sorry for yourself, but that is all

6

Thank you I am 35 weeks post op