Avoiding Blood Clots After Surgery
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The formation of a serious blood clot is a possibility with any surgery. The risk after joint replacement is low—around 3%.
These 4 preventative measures will lower your risk further:
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Drink an extra 3 glasses of water a day for 3 days before surgery to keep your tissues well hydrated.
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Get up and move around regularly in the hospital and at home after surgery. Do 10 ankle pumps per hour.
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You’ll wear sequential compression devices around your lower legs and feet post-op whenever you're in your hospital bed. These squeeze your calf or foot to stimulate circulation.
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You will be prescribed anticoagulant medication (such as Aspirin) post-op to lower blood clot risk.
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