Blood clots knee replacement
[DOC File]DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS 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®)
[DOC File]Total Knee Replacement Patient Information Handout
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early is one of the best ways to prevent blood clots from forming. Knee stiffness: may occur after the operation, especially if the knee is stiff before the . op. Manipulation of the joint (under general anaesthetic) may be . necessary. Conversion to a Total Knee replacement: if the other parts of the knee …
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 …
[DOC File]DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOWING TOTAL KNEE …
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Ice may be used to your knee to help with swelling and pain relief. You will be on a blood thinning medication after surgery to help prevent blood clots from forming. We most commonly use Lovenox, an injectable medication. You will be taught to give yourself these injections while you are at the hospital beginning the day after surgery.
[DOCX File]Medication Use in total Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
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- knee stiffness -blood clots in legs - postoperative confusion -pneumonia. Patients are routinely given antibiotics to prevent infection and blood thinners to help prevent blood clots/pulmonary embolism. It is important to stop your anti-inflammatory medication a week prior to surgery to prevent increased bleeding unless you are taking Celebrex.
[DOCX File]Total Knee Replacement: A guide for patients
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Total knee replacement is a surgical procedure in which injured or damaged parts of the knee joint are replaced with artificial parts. The procedure is performed by separating the muscles and ligaments around the knee to expose the knee capsule (the tough, gristlelike tissue surrounding the knee joint). ... blood clots in a leg, or blood clots ...
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A total knee replacement involves making five cuts on the femur and one cut on the tibia, removing the damaged cartilage and replacing this with metal components. The damage cartilage on the back side of your knee cap is also removed and replaced with a plastic button.
[DOCX File]Introduction - ADVANCED ORTHOPAEDIC
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS AFTER PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT. Activity ... will maintain good circulation in your legs and reduce the risk of blood clots. Pain Control:One of the most important factors influencing the outcome of your rehabilitation is pain management. You will have incisional and muscle pain, which is normal.
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Total knee replacement. A guide for patients. ... There is some evidence that less bleeding may occur during surgery, reducing your risk of needing a blood transfusion or developing blood clots. You remain in full control of your breathing, so you have a lower chance of developing a chest infection.
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