Comparison of Venous Thromboembolism after Total Hip Arthroplasty between Ankylosing Spondylitis and Osteoarthritis
Objective. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), an inflammatory rheumatic disease, will gradually lead to severe hip joint dysfunction. Total hip arthroplasty is a useful method to improve patients’ quality of life. The aim of this study was to compare the incidence and risk factors of deep vein thrombosis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | BioMed Research International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/712895 |