Effect of Comorbidity Burden on the Risk of Venous Thromboembolic Events After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Background Venous thromboembolic events (VTEs) are common after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The rate of VTEs has improved with early mobilization, mechanical prophylaxis, and appropriate chemoprophylaxis. The aim of this study was to analyze the contribution of medical comorbidities to the risk o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/21514593211043998 |