Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention in orthopedics: facts, controversies, and evolving management

Jessica M Langer,1 Alpesh Amin21Department of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA; 2University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA, USAAbstract: Multiple orthopedic procedures are performed each year including knee and hip replacements, also known as knee and hip...

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Main Authors: Langer JM, Amin A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2012-09-01
Series:Orthopedic Research and Reviews
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/venous-thromboembolism-vte-prevention-in-orthopedics-facts-controversi-a10943