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Some doctors and nurses may recommend that you avoid driving for 24 to 48 hours following an injection in your knee or ankle.
A nurse will then assist you onto the examination couch and rest your legs on the knee supports.
Bring your operated leg backwards keeping your knee straight without leaning forwards. Repeat on the other side.
VTE prophylaxis post knee or hip replacement surgery
The knee and hip joints are the most commonly affected. The cause is largely unknown.