Are Revision Hip Arthroplasty Patients at Higher Risk for Venous Thromboembolic Events Than Primary Hip Arthroplasty Patients?

Article ID	Journal	Published Year	Pages	File Type
8799715	The Journal of Arthroplasty	2017	25 Pages	PDF

Abstract

Revision surgery alone is not a risk factor for venous thromboembolism after hip arthroplasty. Surgeons should weigh the risks and benefits of more aggressive anticoagulation in certain high-risk patients.

Keywords

Total hip arthroplasty revision arthroplasty Pulmonary embolism Deep vein thrombosis Complications

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Are Revision Hip Arthroplasty Patients at Higher Risk for Venous Thromboembolic Events Than Primary Hip Arthroplasty Patients?

Authors

P. Maxwell MD, Anthony J. MD, Brett R. MD, MS, Neil P. MD, Wayne G. MD,