Some patients are at a higher risk of blood clots after joint replacement surgery, especially when it comes to getting a hip or knee replaced. In late July, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery published a study showing that at-risk patients were vulnerable to blood clots for weeks after a surgery, and in some instances more than blood thinners were needed to prevent deep vein thrombosis and more fatal consequences.<\/p>\n
“Future studies should focus on the improvement of prophylaxis following hospital discharge, particularly among elderly patients and those with a history of cardiovascular diseases or previous clot formation,” said Dr. Alma Pedersen, the study\u2019s author.<\/p>\n
The study noted that more than one percent of patients had to go back to the hospital in the 90 days after a knee surgery. Deep vein thrombosis affected 323 people and 127 patients had a pulmonary embolism. Nine patients had both medical issues. The study evaluated (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Some patients are at a higher risk of blood clots after joint replacement surgery, especially when it comes to getting a hip or knee replaced. In late July, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery published a study showing that…<\/span><\/p>\n