New statistics show a big increase in knee replacement surgery since the late 1990s. From 1997 to 2009, knee surgery increased for women ages 45 to 64 by 157 percent and men in the same range by 144 percent. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality attributes this to advances in knee surgery, better implants, and obesity that can cause the joints to be more compromised. Right after knee surgery, patients must be mindful of preventing blood clots as they are immobile while they initially heal.<\/p>\n
\u201cSequential compression devices can be great for many patients who cannot walk or get around much in the first few weeks,\u201d said Greg Grambor, president of Vascular PRN, which helps healthcare professionals nationwide fill prescriptions for SCDs and IPCs. \u201cPatients should talk to their doctor about their risk for a blood clot, find out if mechanical compression is good for them, and be proactive before the (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" New statistics show a big increase in knee replacement surgery since the late 1990s. From 1997 to 2009, knee surgery increased for women ages 45 to 64 by 157 percent and men in the same range by 144 percent. The…<\/span><\/p>\n