b"Quit SmokingConsult the on-site Tobacco Cessation Counselor to quit smoking. oThis will decrease your risk of infection or blood clots and can improve recovery and results.Many surgeons require you to be nicotine free prior to surgery and during recovery. See the Quit to Be Fit and tobacco cessation section in Tab 10 for more information.MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS Modifiable risk factors are behaviors and/or exposures that can raise or lower a person's risk during and after surgery. They are modifiable because they can, in theory, be changed. The good news is that the effect of many of the risk factors listed below can be changed or reduced if you make lifestyle changes as suggested. Anemia (Hgb 10 g/dL) results in increased need for blood transfusion which can lead to complications. Malnutrition (albumin 3.4 g/dL) results in lower protein levels that can lead to increased difficulty with wound healing and increased risk of infection. Obesity (BMI 40 kg/m2) results in increased difficulty with wound healing and increased risk of infection and replacement failure. Uncontrolled diabetes (random glucose 180 mg/dL or A1C 8) results in increased difficulty with wound healing and increased risk of infection. Regular Preoperative Narcotic use can result in increased difficulty with pain management during your recovery. Tobacco use (documented within 30 days before surgery) results in increased difficulty with wound healing and increased risk of infection and clots.Monadnock Community Hospital Joint Replacement Program | THA Tab 23"