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
IN THIS ARTICLENext StepsFollow-upFollow your orthopedist’s recommended schedule of visits and physical therapy. If emergency problems arise, go to an emergency department and then follow up with your orthopedist. The emergency doctor may contact your orthopedist during your emergency department visit to discuss and coordinate care. He or she may take x-rays or blood tests to help with your evaluation. |
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