The incidence of deep vein thrombosis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: An analysis using routine ultrasonography of 260 patients.

The true incidence of DVT, including symptomatic and asymptomatic complications, were 8.1% after ACL reconstruction. This rate is higher than the previously known incidence which has been investigated only for symptomatic patients. Injury mechanism and soft tissue injury should be assessed when considering thromboprophylaxis.