Efficacy of different types of chemoprophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in elective spine surgery: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Key Points

• Chemoprophylaxis significantly reduces the incidence of venous thromboembolism after elective spine surgery, indicating its importance.
• A network meta-analysis compares various anticoagulants, such as rivaroxaban and enoxaparin, highlighting their roles in prevention.
• The analysis includes data from multiple randomized controlled trials, assessing both the efficacy and safety of different interventions.
• Findings support tailored chemoprophylaxis strategies to enhance recovery and minimize thromboembolic complications in surgical patients.