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Risk and prevention of blood clots when flying – post surgery

by OrthoSurgeon Support | Jan 26, 2023 | Orthopaedic surgeon, DVT After Surgery, Flying after Surgery, orthopaedic care, Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis

Amongst other reason to fly after surgery, medical tourism is a growing trend with orthopaedic surgery recorded amongst the popular specialist areas for which patients leverage medical tourism. Many people travel from around the globe to be seen by a medical...

Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) After Surgery

by Dr. Peter Smith | Jul 29, 2022 | Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis, DVT After Surgery, Exercise, orthopaedic care, Orthopaedic surgeon

To reduce the risk of DVT and take steps for the prevention and treatment of potential blood clots (DVT), it is important to be aware of a few treatment approaches, which you should discuss with your doctor. In the days and weeks after surgery, you have a higher...

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