Incidence and Time Course of Symptomatic Thromboembolic Outcomes After Lower Extremity Arthroscopic Surgery, Ankle Fracture Surgery, and Achilles Tendon Repair.

Richard A MarderBeate DanielsenRichard H WhiteJohn P Meehan

Published in: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2024)

The incidence and time course of onset of acute VTE after lower extremity orthopaedic surgeries varies significantly depending on the surgical procedure. These findings have implications regarding the use and duration of pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
venous thromboembolism
coronary artery bypass
risk factors
liver failure
surgical site infection
direct oral anticoagulants
atrial fibrillation
respiratory failure
hepatitis b virus
acute coronary syndrome
rotator cuff