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Knee joint replacement prosthesis

Knee joint replacement - series

Total knee replacement; Knee arthroplasty; Knee replacement - total 

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 antibiotics prior to dental work or any invasive procedure.

Review Date: 08/08/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin B. Freedman, MD, MSCE, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Specialists, Bryn Mawr, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.