Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4094078 | Seminars in Arthroplasty | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Patients following total hip and knee replacement are at high risk for the development of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Therefore, prophylaxis for thromboembolism is mandatory and should be utilized routinely following joint replacement surgery. Currently, no single method of prophylaxis is ideal and, therefore, a multimodal approach is most prudent. This review details the currently available pharmacologic and mechanical types of prophylaxis and also highlights the multimodal approach that we employ at our institution, which encompasses preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative prophylaxis techniques.
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Authors
Geoffrey H. MD, Lindsey J. BA,