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After the anesthesia is given, a catheter (thin tube) may be inserted into your bladder. This prevents your bladder from becoming too full during or shortly after your knee replacement surgery. A tourniquet or blood pressure cuff will then be wrapped around your thigh to temporarily stop the flow of blood to your knee. This allows your doctor to see the surgical area clearly. To help reduce the chance of infection, your entire leg, from your hip to your toes, will be scrubbed with a special soap, and you will be covered with sterile sheets. The only area exposed will be the site where the knee replacement surgery is being performed. Your healthcare provider will begin by making an incision along the front of your knee. The joint is opened, and the ends of your worn-out bones are exposed. The ends of the shinbone and thighbone and the undersurface of the kneecap are then removed using special cutting guides and saws. The metal implant pieces are the...

Clots more likely to form in patients with cardiovascular disease , smokers and the elderly Rosemont, IL - When tennis star Serena Williams underwent emergency treatment for a pulmonary embolism earlier this year, the world’s attention was drawn to this often fatal medical condition which, although surprisingly not uncommon, is unfamiliar to most men and women. A common risk factor associated with clot development is surgery ; particularly hip and knee replacement surgery. Pulmonary emboli, or blood clots in the lungs, occur when a clot that forms within veins elsewhere in the body – often in the lower legs or other limbs – breaks free and travels to the lungs, where it can cause serious complications. Pulmonary emboli can occur in patients of any age and common factors associated with an increased risk of clot development include: oral contraceptive use; cardiovascular disease; prior clot formation; clotting disorders; family history of ...

Clots more likely to form in patients with cardiovascular disease , smokers and the elderly Rosemont, IL - When tennis star Serena Williams underwent emergency treatment for a pulmonary embolism earlier this year, the world’s attention was drawn to this often fatal medical condition which, although surprisingly not uncommon, is unfamiliar to most men and women. A common risk factor associated with clot development is surgery ; particularly hip and knee replacement surgery. Pulmonary emboli, or blood clots in the lungs, occur when a clot that forms within veins elsewhere in the body – often in the lower legs or other limbs – breaks free and travels to the lungs, where it can cause serious complications. Pulmonary emboli can occur in patients of any age and common factors associated with an increased risk of clot development include: oral contraceptive use; cardiovascular disease; prior clot formation; clotting disorders; family history of ...

Clots more likely to form in patients with cardiovascular disease , smokers and the elderly Rosemont, IL - When tennis star Serena Williams underwent emergency treatment for a pulmonary embolism earlier this year, the world’s attention was drawn to this often fatal medical condition which, although surprisingly not uncommon, is unfamiliar to most men and women. A common risk factor associated with clot development is surgery ; particularly hip and knee replacement surgery. Pulmonary emboli, or blood clots in the lungs, occur when a clot that forms within veins elsewhere in the body – often in the lower legs or other limbs – breaks free and travels to the lungs, where it can cause serious complications. Pulmonary emboli can occur in patients of any age and common factors associated with an increased risk of clot development include: oral contraceptive use; cardiovascular disease; prior clot formation; clotting disorders; family history of ...

Knee replacement patients may leave surgery with a lot of fear about their long term health and physical capabilities, but a new survey suggests that those fears could be quite far from reality. A survey from researcher John B. Meding, MD, was presented during the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in San Diego this week. The survey analyzed the daily life of 128 different knee replacement patients treated at Meding's practice and who had surgeries more than 20 years ago. The findings were that of those surveyed, living an active lifestyle including activities like swimming, biking and walking was quite possible. With an average age of 84 years, 70% of his patients surveyed said that they could walk the distance of five city blocks. On the other side of the results were just 3 participants of the 128 who felt as though they lived a life confined to their home. It's worth noting that the type of knee replacement surgery could als...

Knee replacement patients may leave surgery with a lot of fear about their long term health and physical capabilities, but a new survey suggests that those fears could be quite far from reality. A survey from researcher John B. Meding, MD, was presented during the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in San Diego this week. The survey analyzed the daily life of 128 different knee replacement patients treated at Meding's practice and who had surgeries more than 20 years ago. The findings were that of those surveyed, living an active lifestyle including activities like swimming, biking and walking was quite possible. With an average age of 84 years, 70% of his patients surveyed said that they could walk the distance of five city blocks. On the other side of the results were just 3 participants of the 128 who felt as though they lived a life confined to their home. It's worth noting that the type of knee replacement surgery could als...

Knee replacement patients may leave surgery with a lot of fear about their long term health and physical capabilities, but a new survey suggests that those fears could be quite far from reality. A survey from researcher John B. Meding, MD, was presented during the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in San Diego this week. The survey analyzed the daily life of 128 different knee replacement patients treated at Meding's practice and who had surgeries more than 20 years ago. The findings were that of those surveyed, living an active lifestyle including activities like swimming, biking and walking was quite possible. With an average age of 84 years, 70% of his patients surveyed said that they could walk the distance of five city blocks. On the other side of the results were just 3 participants of the 128 who felt as though they lived a life confined to their home. It's worth noting that the type of knee replacement surgery could als...