| Autor: |
Morad, Chughtai, Jared M, Newman, Max, Solow, Iyooh U, Davidson, Nipun, Sodhi, Benjamin, Gaal, Anton, Khlopas, Assem A, Sultan, Michael A, Mont |
| Rok vydání: |
2018 |
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| Zdroj: |
Surgical technology international. 31 |
| ISSN: |
1090-3941 |
| Popis: |
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious complication that can occur after total hip and knee arthroplasty, and can potentially lead to significant morbidity and even mortality. While various modalities have been used to prevent VTE development, the medications can be associated with a number of adverse events. Therefore, mechanical prophylaxis with pumps and compressive devices has been used more frequently alone, or in combination, with medications. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to review the current literature on mechanical prophylaxis for VTEs after lower extremity total joint arthroplasty. Specifically, we reviewed mechanical prophylaxis after: 1) total hip arthroplasty and 2) total knee arthroplasty. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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