Is Hip Replacement Surgery Advisable When Diagnosed With HSV?

Posted on Wed, 26 Oct 2016

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Question : I am scheduled for surgery on my hip tomorrow I noticed a breakout of HV2 last night do i need to notify the surgeon? I do not want to reschedule!

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should notify your surgeon.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

I can certainly understand your concern.

Yes, absolutely you need to intimate your operating surgeon about the HSV outbreak.

This can be a contraindication to the surgery.

Post your further queries if any.

Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee