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As an orthopedic surgeon what are your biggest concerns for your patients post-surgery? (any type of surgery)
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Many: First is infection, which is related 2 length of hospital stay & time of procedure. Also pe, resp failure. Pray u made the right rx choice & did it well. Hope any implants don't fail. Concern & worry follows u as the surgeon 4 a long time, until u c them 4 the last visit & say call if trouble, bye. It's very stressful day after day.
Answered 6/20/2013
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Depends on surg: Depends. Alot of ors would say infection as this is prob. The most common post- op complication.Esp. In joint replacement surgery. Other " worries" would be blood clots, falls( that could injure your sh, knee, hip, etc. Repair/ reconstruction), and lack of compliance .( not doing what we told the patient/ family to do post-op)...
Answered 9/28/2016
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