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Should I Take Injections After Surgery On Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture?

Hi I have been prescribed clexane after surgery on a trimalleolar ankle fracture. They have prescribed 6 weeks of injections. Is this necessary and is it usual practise. This is the second operation. The first op was three weeks previous but didn t work. Regards nicola
Wed, 20 Mar 2019
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Hi,

Prescription for Clexene after surgery - It is to prevent deep vein thrombosis in your legs. AS far as the practice is concerned - It depends on the geographical region, the surgeon's experience, and your body characteristics.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Should I Take Injections After Surgery On Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture?

Hi, Prescription for Clexene after surgery - It is to prevent deep vein thrombosis in your legs. AS far as the practice is concerned - It depends on the geographical region, the surgeon s experience, and your body characteristics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon