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O R T H O P E D I C S
With the knee in extension, the quad muscle is loose and easily pushed
to the side. By not cutting muscle or pulling and tearing the remaining
muscle, you limit post-op pain. In traditional knee arthroplasty, the joint
is also dislocated when the 2 ends of the bone are torn from each other.
That causes a great
deal of trauma to the
knee, and therefore
more post-pain and
potential for further
complications (see
"Why Muscle-Sparing
Techniques Matter" on
page 34).
Typical partial knee
procedures last 45
minutes, from incision to closure. Total
knees can be done in
about an hour. The
VTE Prevention:
procedures require
A continuum of care
Keep Prevention Going
from hospital to home.
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The Kendall SCD Homecare Pro
Homecare Program
ogram
and partial and total
Let us help you. The same mechanical prophylaxis you trust to prevent VTE in your
knee systems. What's
hospital is now available for your patients post-discharge in the home setting.
most important is
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