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Antibiotics are generally not required for a colonoscopy after a total knee replacement unless there are specific risk factors or underlying health conditions that warrant their use. Guidelines suggest that patients with prosthetic joints may need prophylactic antibiotics for certain procedures, but colonoscopy is typically not one of them. It's always best to consult with your healthcare provider to determine individual needs based on your medical history.
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Is total knee arthroplasty and knee replacement the same?
Total knee replacement is a type of total joint arthroplasty. Total joint arthroplasty could refer to any joint replacement.
What does the medical abbreviation TKR mean?
TKR stands for total knee replacement.
What causes a mushy material to form around a total knee replacement and cause it to fail?
i have knocking in the knee after total knee replacement is this normal
What is the abbreviation for a total knee replacement?
No. THR in that context would stand for total hip replacement. TKR would be the acronym for total knee replacement.
How much physical therapy do you have to have after a total knee replacement?
after total knee replacement therapy should be continue three months
Can plastic knee replacement cause copd?
My mother is 80, has COPD and is considering a total knee replacement
What is the cost of a total knee replacement in British Columbia?
The cost of a total knee replacement in British Columbia will vary depending n a couple of factors like age, and where you get the surgery done. The total knee replacement surgery costs about $18,000.
How long does it take for your knee to straighten after total knee replacement?
forever
Can you have an MRI after a total knee replacement?
Yes
WHAT IS THE icd-9 code for knee arthroplasty?
81.54 Total knee replacement
What is the cpt code for total knee replacement?
27447
What does the abbreviation TKR mean?
Total Knee Replacement
