Male | 80
My father is 80 yrs old and is on blood thinner medicines as he has undergone valve replacement surgery of heart. he now wants to go for knee replacement surgery as he cannot walk due to pain. Please guide if he can go for it and is it safe for him. Thank you
Joint Replacement Surgeon
Answered on 10th Feb '24
The situation with your father is complicated because he suffers from heart problems and has to undergo knee replacement. A consultation with a cardiologist and an orthopedic surgeon is very important to assess the risks and benefits of knee replacement based on his heart condition as well as age.
Orthopedist
Answered on 23rd May '22
Yes. Of course he can go for knee replacement surgery. For this blood thinner has to be stopped 5 days before and should be replaced with some other medicine and after 5 days surgery can be done very successfully. This surgery is very safe and rewarding.
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