2004•Techniques in OrthopaedicsRequires access
Length of Thrombosis Prophylaxis After Orthopaedic Surgery of the Lower Extremity
Clifford W. Colwell
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Abstract
Optimal duration of prophylaxis after hip and knee arthroplasty and hip fracture surgery has been debated in recent years. Examination of reported studies would indicate that some benefit may be gained from extending prophylaxis in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and hip fracture surgery, but extended prophylaxis is questionable in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).