Effect of Postoperative Medication on Range of Motion After Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Evaluation of Venous Thromboembolism Chemoprophylaxis

Key Points

• Postoperative range of motion shows no significant association with venous thromboembolism prophylaxis medications, highlighting potential reconsiderations in clinical practices.
• The study indicated that previous research did not effectively account for postoperative stiffness caused by the use of these medications after total knee arthroplasty.
• Analysis of postoperative outcomes following total knee arthroplasty reveals that direct oral anticoagulants may not impact range of motion as previously thought.
• The findings imply that future guidelines on venous thromboembolism chemoprophylaxis may need to be updated based on their effects on musculoskeletal stiffness.