How to lower the risk of a complication after Total Knee. Why you should be medically optimized

Many times we talk about being 'cleared' for surgery. That may imply a guarantee that nothing bad will happen. In reality complications do occur.

A better term is to be 'optimized' for surgery. Here I will share will you the common diseases, or organ systems, that we look at to make patients safer prior to their surgery to minimize the risk of a complication.

Feel free to click ahead to things that affect you:
Intro 00:00
Weight 01:28
Soft Tissue 02:30
Tobacco 03:49 (    • Quit Smoking   )
Diabetes 04:50
Anemia 06:14
Low WBC 07:43
Low Platelets 08:08
Kidney disease 09:02
Liver disease 10:00
Nutrition 10:35
Rheumatologic disease 11:29
Heart disease 12:08
Lung disease 13:00
Blood clots 13:28 (    • DVT (deep vein thrombosis) aka blood ...   )
Depression/Anxiety 14:09

Be sure to watch the pre-operative information video:    • MOST IMPORTANT Information to know be...  

Learn about amino acid supplements to improve your recovery:    • Essential Amino Acids -improve recove...  

What to expect on the day of surgery:    • What to expect the Day of Surgery - W...  

Use this tool if you are thinking about surgery:    • Total Joint Replacement Decision Aid....  

Sit, Stand then Go - How to avoid falls:    • Sit, stand, go! Don't get dizzy & fal...  

Be sure to check out my education book - 'The Knee Book - A Guide to the Aging Knee'

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Be sure to listen to my Podcast: Your Knee Your Health
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Disclaimer: The information found in this media presentation represents my own views and opinions. This has been produced for educational and informational purposes only. This does not qualify as medical advice. This in no way should take the place of professional medical advice. You should always talk with your physician, doctor, surgeon, therapist or other health care provider regarding your specific questions, complaints, diagnosis, and treatment. Do not delay seeking care based on what you find in these informational videos. Use this information at your own risk. No doctor-patient relationship is formed through watching these videos.

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