Safety and efficacy of a new thromboprophylaxis regiment for total knee and total hip replacement: a retrospective cohort study in 265 patients

Safety and efficacy of a new thromboprophylaxis regiment for total knee and total hip replacement: a retrospective cohort study in 265 patients

Abstract Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a significant complication following knee and hip arthroplasty. National and international guidelines recommend pharmacological and mechanical thromboprophylaxis following surgery, unless contraindicated, to reduce the risk of VTE. This study...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Amre Fallaha, Sarkhell Radha, Sheena Patel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Subjects:
Thromboprophylaxis
Rivaroxaban
Enoxaparin
Arthroplasty
Venous thromboembolism
Bleeding
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13037-018-0169-x

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