Open AccessAnalysis of contributing factors influencing thromboembolic events after total knee arthroplasty
Author(s) -
Sylvie Plante,
Étienne L. Belzile,
Dominique Fréchette,
Jean Lefèbvre
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
canadian journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.609
H-Index - 64
eISSN - 1488-2310
pISSN - 0008-428X
DOI - 10.1503/cjs.008216
Subject(s) - medicine , total knee arthroplasty , arthroplasty , thromboembolic disease , surgery , thrombosis
Venous thromboembolic events (VTE) are a known and well-described complication following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We sought to validate the American College of Chest Physicians thromboprophylaxis recommendations after elective TKA, paying special attention to our dose adjustments for weight, and their impact on VTE in our population.
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