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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Main Authors: Khokhar, A, Chari, A, Murray, D, McNally, M, Pandit, H
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado em: 2013