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With joint replacement surgery, there is the possibility that you may need a blood transfusion. Some factors that will increase your chances are:
- Having bilateral joint surgery
- Having 'revision' surgery (replacing an old knee or hip prosthesis)
- Being 65 years of age or older
- Being female
At St.Vincent, our philosophy is to decrease the use of blood transfusions unless medically necessary. Transfusing blood--no matter the source of the donation--is not without risk. If you do not wish to receive any donor blood for religious or personal reasons, please discuss this with your surgeon prior to your surgery date.
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For more information, please call (317) 338-9737 or email tjhannon@stvincent.org
