Global Management of Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty Patient Populations: a New, Comprehensive Approach to Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis
Abstract: Venous thromboembolic disease remains a common and potentially fatal complication after total joint arthroplasty. The incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has been reported to be between 5% and 60% in a number of studies using a variety of prophylaxis regimens. Symptomatic pulmonary embolism has been documented as high as 23%, while fatal pulmonary embolism, although relatively infrequent, remains one of the most catastrophic complications of total joint arthroplasty. Authors: Alexander Miric, M.D., Paul Lombardi, M.D., Thomas P. Sculco, M.D. |
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