Summary of deep vein thrombosis prevention in total knee arthroplasty

Authors

  • Julio Cesar Gali Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP), Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde (FCMS) – Sorocaba (SP), Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2369-6322
  • Phelipe Augusto Cintra da Silva Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP), Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e da Saúde (FCMS) – Sorocaba (SP), Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5354-2925

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/1984-4840.2018v20i1a2

Keywords:

prostheses and implants, arthroplasty, replacement, knee, venous thrombosis, elective surgical procedures, postoperative complications

Abstract

The authors report a succinct update of the main deep vein thrombosis prevention methods after total knee arthroplasty, divided into mechanical and pharmacological. They relate the main drugs used, their dosage and comparative risks and benefits.

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2018-04-27

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Gali JC, Silva PAC da. Summary of deep vein thrombosis prevention in total knee arthroplasty. Rev. Fac. Ciênc. Méd. Sorocaba [Internet]. 2018Apr.27 [cited 2024Nov.24];20(1):3-6. Available from: https://revistas.pucsp.br/index.php/RFCMS/article/view/32061

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