Thromboembolic Prophylaxis for Total Knee Arthroplasty in Asian Patients: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Purpose. To compare the efficacy and safety of different modes of thromboembolic prophylaxis for elective total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in Asian patients. Methods. 440 low-risk patients undergoing TKA were randomised into 4 equal groups: (1) no prophylaxis (control), (2) graduated compression stocki...

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Autores principales: PL Chin, MS Amin, KY Yang, SJ Yeo, NN Lo
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: SAGE Publishing 2009-04-01
Colección:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Acceso en línea:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900901700101