Why the study?
Does prophylaxis against deep-vein thrombosis reduce deaths and save costs in patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery?
Population
Patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery
Comparison
Prophylaxis against deep-vein thrombosis vs Clinical diagnosis and treatment only
Design
Other
Authors
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May support DVT prophylaxis in major orthopedic surgery to reduce deaths and costs; leaves open confirmation in contemporary RCTs.
Does prophylaxis against deep-vein thrombosis reduce deaths and save costs in patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery?
Prophylaxis against deep-vein thrombosis in major orthopedic surgery is highly cost-effective, saving both lives and health care dollars compared to no prophylaxis.
Gerry Oster (1987) studied this question.
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