Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious complication during and after hospitalization,
yet is a preventable cause of in-hospital death. Without VTE prophylaxis, the overall VTE …

Background Immobilization of the lower limb is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism
(VTE). Low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) are anticoagulants, which might be used in …

Background Knee arthroscopy (KA) is a routine orthopedic procedure recommended to
repair cruciate ligaments and meniscus injuries and in eligible patients, to assist the …

A State of the Art lecture titled “What's New in VTE Risk and Prevention in Orthopedic
Surgery” was presented at the ISTH congress in 2019. Patients undergoing orthopedic …

Background Nonmajor orthopedic surgery of the lower limbs that results in transient reduced
mobility places patients at risk for venous thromboembolism. Rivaroxaban may be …

Essentials• The incidence of venous thrombosis has remained stable over the past decade.•
Risk factors and diagnostic and prophylaxis strategies are determinants of the overall …

Background Prophylactic anticoagulation in emergency department patients with lower limb
trauma requiring immobilisation is controversial. The Thrombosis Risk Prediction for Patients …

Objective To determine whether treatment of isolated stable Weber B type ankle fractures
with a cast or a simple orthotic device for three weeks produces non-inferior outcomes …

Background: Symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious and costly
complication after knee arthroscopy. There continues to be debate regarding the use of VTE …

Background: Malunion is the most frequent complication seen after a fracture of the distal
end of the radius. The primary aim of this study was to compare patient-reported outcome …