Background The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised
controlled trials (RCTs) was to evaluate the pain control by gabapentin or pregabalin …

Factor V Leiden thrombophilia is characterized by a poor anticoagulant response to
activated protein C (APC) and an increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Deep …

OBJECTIVE The authors of this study aimed to identify the incidence of and risk factors for
preoperative deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients undergoing surgical treatment for …

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 …

Factor V Leiden is the commonest hereditary prothrombotic allele, affecting 1% to 5% of the
world's population. The objective of this study was to characterize the perioperative and …

Background Anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) are effective treatment
options for end-stage glenohumeral osteoarthritis. However, consideration for pre-existing …

Purpose To use the Truven MarketScan database to (1) report the incidence of venous
thromboembolism (VTE), including deep vein thromboses (DVTs) and pulmonary embolism …

Background The volume of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) has increased
dramatically in recent years with good reported long-term outcomes. UKA can be performed …

Most adverse events following total hip arthroplasty (THA) are uncommon and preventable
or treated easily as expected. Adverse effects related to any major surgical procedure …

Background Factor V Leiden (FVL) is a hereditary thrombophilia, which causes the blood to
be more hypercoagulable; in essence, the blood tends to clot more easily, especially under …