Venous thromboembolism and its prophylaxis in elective knee arthroplasty: an international perspective.
INTRODUCTION: Patients undergoing knee arthroplasty are at high risk of developing post-operative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or a pulmonary embolus (PE). Despite best efforts, the best prophylaxis for thromboembolic disease remains controversial. This article aims to update the reader on the newest...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2013
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