SURGERY BENEFITS & RISKS BEFORE SURGERY       Before considering surgery it’s important to evaluate the benefits and risks associated with the procedure. Weigh the pros and cons from a physician’s point of view and see what it’s like from a patient’s perspective.   In the months before surgery you will start a program of physical therapy to strengthen your joint for the procedure. Learn more about the exercises you will do and how to get ready for your stay in the hospital and your return back home.

NON-ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY       Common minor non-orthopedic procedures that people with hemophilia A or B with inhibitors may require include insertion or removal of a central venous access device (CVAD), dental procedures, and biopsies.   This section discusses some of the minor and major elective orthopedic procedures that are more common in people with hemophilia A or B with inhibitors. In addition, listen to a patient share his experience to help you understand what it is like to go through surgery.

AFTER SURGERY         The success of a surgical procedure is often determined after the surgery. Here you’ll learn about how long you may need to be in the hospital, and what your physical therapy program might be like. You can also hear from a hematologist, and get a real-life perspective from a patient’s point of view.