Problems after total knee replacement
[DOCX File]Introduction - ADVANCED ORTHOPAEDIC
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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 …
[DOC File]DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOWING TOTAL KNEE …
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The risk of developing an infection following a knee replacement is about 1-2%. Bruising and swelling After the operation, bleeding under the skin may make the wound swollen and painful.
Common Problems after Knee Replacement - Knee Pain Explained
Activities not suitable after surgery include jogging or running, contact sports, jumping sports and high impact aerobics. The reasons for this are that the knee replacement will wear out faster or an injury involving the replacement may be difficult to treat.
[DOCX File]Total Knee Replacement - Queensway Carleton Hospital
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A total joint replacement is an elective surgery and you have time to. prepare and to be in the best possible health before you have. surgery. Other considerations prior to a total joint replacement. include but are not limited to: • time off work • recovery time • need for assistance after surgery
[DOCX File]Total Knee Replacement: A guide for patients
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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. ... Although the incidence is low, patients may have heart attacks, strokes, bleeding ulcers, kidney and urinary problems, lung and ...
[DOCX File]Is a Knee Replacement Right for You?
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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]Purpose of a Total Joint Replacement
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Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus: Deep vein thrombosis is a relatively common complication after major lower limb surgery, particularly total knee replacement. It is caused by the blood clotting in the veins of the leg in the deep muscles and is associated with pain and swelling of the leg, normally coming on between ten days and six weeks after surgery but occasionally occurring sooner.
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