Skin Necrosis Associated with Thromboprophylaxis after Total Knee Replacement
Thromboprophylaxis are routinely given to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients after total hip and knee replacement surgeries. Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) (fractioned heparin) is effective in the prevention and treatment of VTE. The predicable effect of LMWH has popularized it fo...
| Published in: | Case Reports in Orthopedics |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2014-01-01
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/139218 |