Open AccessThrombotic risk assessment questionary helps increase the use of thromboprophylaxis for patients with pelvic and acetabular fractures
Author(s) -
Haili Wang,
Wei Chen,
Yanling Su,
Zhiyong Li,
Ming Li,
Zhiyong Wu,
Yingze Zhang
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
indian journal of orthopaedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.434
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3727
pISSN - 0019-5413
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5413.98830
Subject(s) - medicine , orthopedic surgery , venous thromboembolism , acetabular fracture , surgery , acetabulum , thrombosis
Pelvic and acetabular fractures have been known as one of the high risk factors for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), but thromboprophylaxis for patients with such fractures remains underused despite its widely accepted benefits. Current guidelines have not been universally adopted in clinical practice. The purpose of this study is to introduce a Thrombotic Risk Assessment Questionary (assessment table) according to evidence-based guidelines and evaluate its impact on the use of thromboprophylaxis for patients with pelvic and acetabular fractures.