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The risks of this surgery include:
- Blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis or DVT)
- DVT that breaks loose and goes to the lungs (embolus)
- Pneumonia
- Infection necessitating removal of the joint
- Loosening of the prosthesis
- Dislocation of the prosthesis
People who have a prosthetic device (such as an artificial joint) need to take special precautions against infection. You should carry a medical identification card indicating that you have a prosthetic device. Also, always inform your health care provider of your prosthetic knee joint. You should receive antibiotics prior to dental work or any invasive procedure.
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