TY - JOUR
T1 - Deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis in total joint replacement
T2 - American college of chest physicians versus american Academy of orthopaedic surgeons′ guidelines
AU - Marchetto, Nicole
AU - Azzam, Khalid
AU - Parvizi, Javad
PY - 2009/1
Y1 - 2009/1
N2 - The most effective approach to venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in total joint replacement remains controversial. Despite the high risk of postoperative venous thromboembolism, there also is a substantial risk of bleeding that may result from excessive anticoagulation, which can lead to a series of catastrophic events. This article compares two sets of guidelines for thromboembolism prophylaxis after total joint arthroplasty. The relative efficacy and safety of either set of guidelines are still subjects of debate in current clinical practice.
AB - The most effective approach to venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in total joint replacement remains controversial. Despite the high risk of postoperative venous thromboembolism, there also is a substantial risk of bleeding that may result from excessive anticoagulation, which can lead to a series of catastrophic events. This article compares two sets of guidelines for thromboembolism prophylaxis after total joint arthroplasty. The relative efficacy and safety of either set of guidelines are still subjects of debate in current clinical practice.
KW - Deep venous thrombosis
KW - Guidelines
KW - Total joint arthroplasty
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U2 - 10.1097/BCO.0b013e3181926c0c
DO - 10.1097/BCO.0b013e3181926c0c
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:59949100945
SN - 1940-7041
VL - 20
SP - 15
EP - 19
JO - Current Orthopaedic Practice
JF - Current Orthopaedic Practice
IS - 1
ER -