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[DOCX File]Medication Use in total Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
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Patients who are overweight on average have slightly worse outcomes with knee replacement, and additionally are at a higher risk of complications such as wound problems and infection and blood clot. Smoking has been shown to double the chances of wound infection and blood clot, so you must quit at least 2 wks before surgery.
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Risks and Complications of Total Knee Replacement Surgery
The risks involved for total hip and knee replacement surgeries are very similar. Deep vein thrombosis, DVT, (the formation of blood clots in the leg, thigh, or pelvic region) represents one of the major risks. If a blood clot travels to the lung, it is called a pulmonary embolism, or PE. This is potentially a …
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[DOC File]DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOWING TOTAL KNEE …
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After knee replacement surgery, you are at risk for developing a blood clot in your leg (see “Complications” page 29). It is important to prevent these clots from forming and from travelling to the lungs. Blood clots can cause death if untreated. You will get a prescription for either a pill or an injection to prevent clots prior to leaving ...
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[DOCX File]Total Knee Replacement - Queensway Carleton Hospital
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Unicompartmental Knee Replacement (UKR) Date issued: 10 May 2016. Version 2.0. Introduction. ... Following all major lower limb surgery there is a risk of forming a blood clot in the calf (DVT) which can occasionally move through the blood stream to the lungs (pulmonary embolus). ... Damage to the blood vessels behind the knee.
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Blood clot prevention: Aspirin 325mg daily for 4 weeks . ... Postoperative instructions: total knee replacement. Discomfort or mild to moderate knee pain while exercising during these first weeks is normal. If the pain is severe, discontinue exercises and ice your knee. Take pain medication one hour before exercising and ice your knee afterwards.
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[DOC File]Information and exercises for patients following ...
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Increase the risk of blood clot formation in legs after major lower body surgeries. Need to thin the blood to prevent blood clots after surgery. Duration: Up to 2 weeks for knee replacement. 4 to 5 weeks for hip replacement. Blood Thinners (anticoagulants) Injectable: Enoxaparin (Lovenox®) Oral: Apixaban (Eliquis®) Dabigatran (Pradaxa®)
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Blood clot after knee replacement