Key result
Oral aspirin regimens are supported for VTE prophylaxis in low-risk total joint arthroplasty patients, offering lower rates of bleeding and wound complications compared to aggressive anticoagulants.
Why the study?
Few concise resources summarize postoperative anticoagulation options in total joint arthroplasty amidst modern perioperative standards like early mobilization and sequential compression devices.
Does post-operative anticoagulation prevent VTE in total joint arthroplasty patients?
Population
Total joint arthroplasty (hip and knee arthroplasty) patients
Comparison
Postoperative anticoagulation options
Design
Literature review
Authors
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May support aspirin for VTE prophylaxis in low-risk TJA; leaves open confirmation by RCTs before practice change.
Does post-operative anticoagulation prevent VTE in total joint arthroplasty patients?
Oral aspirin is supported for VTE prophylaxis in low-risk total joint arthroplasty patients, offering lower bleeding risks than more potent anticoagulants.
Etscheidt et al. (2020) conducted a review in Total joint arthroplasty requiring VTE prophylaxis. Oral aspirin regimens vs. More aggressive anticoagulants was evaluated on Venous thromboembolic events (VTE), bleeding, and wound complications. Oral aspirin regimens are supported for VTE prophylaxis in low-risk total joint arthroplasty patients, offering lower rates of bleeding and wound complications compared to aggressive anticoagulants.
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