No difference in the incidence or location of deep venous thrombosis according to use of pharmacological prophylaxis following total knee arthroplasty

No difference in the incidence or location of deep venous thrombosis according to use of pharmacological prophylaxis following total knee arthroplasty

Abstract Background The incidence and characteristics of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) without pharmacologic prophylaxis have not been fully investigated. This study aimed to determine whether there are any differences in the incidence, location, and characterist...

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Main Authors: Junya Itou, Umito Kuwashima, Masafumi Itoh, Ken Okazaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Deep vein thrombosis
Total knee arthroplasty
Pharmacologic prophylaxis
Ultrasonography
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04707-6

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