b"MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS Modifiable risk factors arebehavior 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 risk of infection and replacement failure. (Modifiable Risk Factors, Cont)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.Work Communicate with work that you will be out until cleared by a surgeon. oOut-of- work recovery could be anywhere from 4 to 12 weeks.Monadnock Community Hospital Joint Replacement Program| TSA Tab 23 https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/services/rehabilitation/moa-surgery/"