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Aspirin use after orthopedic surgery? do dvt/clot prevention properties outweigh bleeding/delayed healing concerns? some docs prescribe, others don't

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Dr. Michael Patney
Dr. Michael Patneyanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
See below: The Aspirin dose used for thinning blood is no where near the anti inflammatory dose. Because of this there is a low risk of slowing healing. The risk of clots is now a major concern and recent studies show it is a safe and effective way of preventing them.
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Dr. Creighton Wright
Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 57 years experience
Probably: Low risk of use in that setting. Also used after cardiac and vascular surgery.
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Dr. Steven Charlap
Dr. Steven Charlap commented
Holistic Medicine 38 years experience
Don't stay on aspirin forever unless physician tells you it is necessary
Mar 27, 2013
Dr. Peter Ihle
Dr. Peter Ihleanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 55 years experience
It is a common drug-: -used 2 prevent clots,& very safe. All other alternatives have higher complication rates. & yes it does vary from surgeon 2 surgeon.
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