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Should Warfarin Be Discontinued Before Coolief Cooled Radiofrequency Treatment?

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Posted on Mon, 31 Jul 2017
Question: I take warfarin for prothromben gene mutation factor II. My Ortho MD and I are considering coolief radiofrequency for my hip pain. How invasive is the proceedure and should it affect how I use the blood thinner, and should I have to "bridge" with Lovenox?
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Go ahead with the procedure

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. The procedure can be done and you would need to bridge, possibly with Lovenox. You might also need to hold it off completely prior to surgery.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (5 minutes later)
Thank you for the information. I'll be more confident going forward with the procedure.
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service

Detailed Answer:
Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Should Warfarin Be Discontinued Before Coolief Cooled Radiofrequency Treatment?

Brief Answer: Go ahead with the procedure Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. The procedure can be done and you would need to bridge, possibly with Lovenox. You might also need to hold it off completely prior to surgery. Let me know if I could help further. Regards