Does the form of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis following primary total knee arthroplasty alter the rate of early reoperation or revision surgery?

There was a higher rate of reoperation in patients treated with aspirin following TKA when compared to enoxaparin and rivaroxaban in the perioperative period. While there is extensive data on the safety and efficacy of these medications following joint arthroplasty, improved reporting of surgically relevant outcomes are needed to assist both the surgeon and patient in clinical decision-making.