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Post a new topicby contentuser on Tue Jan 12, 2010 3:04 pm

Postoperative Procedures

After total knee replacement surgery, patients are monitored for 1–2 hours until the anesthesia wears off. Depending on the specific type of surgery performed and the patient's overall health and recovery, most patients remain in the hospital for several days after the procedure. Prescription pain medication usually is used to relieve postoperative pain.

Several therapies are used soon after knee surgery to encourage circulation in the leg and prevent blood c...Read the full article
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