Dr. Etscheidt is a Fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery. Dr. Etscheidt is affiliated with the Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center.
Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology provides you with a personalized surgical plan based on your unique anatomy. First, a CT scan of the diseased joint is taken.
Review of Therapeutic Options for the Prevention of VTE in Total Joint Arthroplasty
Hip and knee arthroplasty patients are at high risk of perioperative venous thromboembolic events (VTE). VTE has been well studied in this population and it is recommended that total joint arthroplasty recipients receive chemoprophylactic anticoagulation due to risk factors inherent to the surgical intervention.