Assessment of thrombotic risk factors predisposing to thromboembolic complications in prosthetic orthopedic surgery

Significant differences were found in the incidence (P < 0.01) of thrombophilia and the risk score (P < 0.02) between symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. We recommend preoperative thrombophilia screening for patients with a history or familial prevalence of thromboembolism and/or with a high risk score (> 15). In cases of thrombophilia, the form and duration of anticoagulant treatment must be decided individually.