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Knee Joint Replacement


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Alternate Names : Knee Arthroplasty, Total Knee Replacement

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Knee Joint Replacement: Risks

The risks of this surgery include:

blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis or DVT)
DVT that breaks loose and goes to the lungs (embolus)
pneumonia
infection necessitating removal of the joint
loosening of the prosthesis
dislocation of the prosthesis

People who have a prosthetic device (such as an artificial joint) need to take special precautions against infection. You should carry a medical identification card indicating that you have a prosthetic device. Also, always inform your health care provider of your prosthetic knee joint. You should receive prophylactic antibiotics prior to dental work or any invasive procedure.

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Review Date : 10/28/2003
Reviewed By : Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Steadman-Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation, Vail, CO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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