Osteoarthritis (OA) is a complex musculoskeletal disease and a leading cause of pain and
disability worldwide. Hip and knee OA alone are major contributors to global disability …

Introduction Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major concern following total knee
arthroplasty (TKA). The optimal pharmacological prophylaxis remains, however …

Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and
healthcare costs in arthroplasty patients. In an effort to reduce VTEs, numerous strategies …

Appropriate chemoprophylaxis choice following arthroplasty requires accurate patient risk
assessment. We compared the results of our prospective department protocol to the Caprini …

Objectives: Outline the indications for total hip arthroplasty. Describe the technique involved
in performing total hip arthroplasty. Review the complications associated with total hip …

Objective The predictive ability of Elixhauser Comorbidity Index (ECI) and Charlson
Comorbidity Index (CCI) have been compared in orthopedic and gastrointestinal surgery; …

Aims Many surgeons choose to perform total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery with the aid of
a tourniquet. A tourniquet is a device that fits around the leg and restricts blood flow to the …

Objective Clinical characteristics, anticoagulant protocols, and risk factors of deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) in patients with femoral and pelvic fractures were analyzed throughout the …

Purpose To determine barriers to preventing venous thromboembolism in total knee and hip
arthroplasty patients by surgical nurses. Methods This qualitative study used a …

Background Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common procedure that requires consideration
of preexisting comorbidities. Factor V Leiden (FVL), an inherited thrombophilia, is one such …