| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5709222 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2017 | 28 Pages |
Abstract
The prevalence of clinically significant VTE in our patients who underwent TKA without routine chemoprophylaxis is 0.82%. With proper patient selection, risk stratification, and stringent perioperative protocols, routine chemoprophylaxis may not be necessary in Asians undergoing TKA.
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Authors
Hamid Rahmatullah MBBS, MRCS, Dip SpMed, Noorul Faeyza MBBS, Hwee-Chye Andrew MBBS, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCS Ed (Ortho),