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Suggest Treatment For Blood Clot That Occurred 6 Weeks After Arthroscopic Surgery
I have blood clots in leg , that started 6weeks after arthoscopic surgery on my me discus -knee. The first 3weeks I did amazing , then developed clots and a bakers cyst behind the knee. I am on Eloqust 10meg twice a day for the clots, my pain varies but is consistently more than I experienced the first 3weeks after surgery. I am 65 good health, active
Fri, 31 Jan 2020
Hello,
Blood thinners like heparin are the treatment of choice. An ultrasound scan is required prior to the treatment. Consult an orthopedic and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Blood thinners like heparin are the treatment of choice. An ultrasound scan is required prior to the treatment. Consult an orthopedic and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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