Knee Joint Replacement (cont.)
Medical Author:
Gary M Gaddis, MD, PhD, FACEP
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Richard Harrigan, MD
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Knee Joint Replacement TreatmentSelf-Care at HomeFollow your prescribed physical therapy program carefully to rehabilitate your new knee joint. Because your total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a substitute (prosthetic) device, it can become infected when bacteria enter the blood. Doctors commonly prescribe antibiotics when you have other surgery, such as dental work, invasive tests, or surgery elsewhere on your body. |
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Total knee replacement in some form has been practiced for over 50 years.
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