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Are The Surgeries Safe For A Diabetic Patient?
dear doctor ,
My orthopedic surgeon says both my knees are worn out and the findings are that reduced joint spaces with osteophytes noted, suggestive of moderate osteo arthritis and he has advised for replacement . how safe are these surgeries because i am a diabetic patient, suffered asthma attacks earlier, Should I continue with medication or should i go in for surgery. please advise.
Philomena
My orthopedic surgeon says both my knees are worn out and the findings are that reduced joint spaces with osteophytes noted, suggestive of moderate osteo arthritis and he has advised for replacement . how safe are these surgeries because i am a diabetic patient, suffered asthma attacks earlier, Should I continue with medication or should i go in for surgery. please advise.
Philomena
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
Hello,
Thank you for your question.
I think if your Diabetes is under control and level of sugar in blood is nornal then surgery is safer. Of cours after the surgery becasue of the stress the Diabetes may disbalance so you should be careful to check often especialy in the first weeks after the surgery for the wound to heal without infection.
The same is with asthma. If it is under control with medication it is not a reason to stop the surgery.
Best regards
Dr. Selmani
Thank you for your question.
I think if your Diabetes is under control and level of sugar in blood is nornal then surgery is safer. Of cours after the surgery becasue of the stress the Diabetes may disbalance so you should be careful to check often especialy in the first weeks after the surgery for the wound to heal without infection.
The same is with asthma. If it is under control with medication it is not a reason to stop the surgery.
Best regards
Dr. Selmani
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