7 orthopedic management principles in hemophilia are must know for all orthopedic practitioners.
Post and Telfer in 1975, enlisted these 7 principles. These are
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- As many procedures at one surgical session the patient can tolerate
- Meticulous aseptic technique and pneumatic tourniquets whenever possible
- Tight, careful wound closure to avoid dead space
- Avoidance of electrocautery – coagulated areas may slough after surgery
- Wound suction in deep wounds for minimum of 24 hours
- No aspirin or any platelet inhibitors postoperatively
- No intramuscular injections postoperatively
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External Links
- Pubmed– Post and Telfer