Documents evolving UK DVT prophylaxis practices since 1997; leaves open optimal regimen selection and guideline adherence.
Venous thromboembolism is a common complication following a hip replacement. It was the authors' impression that prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis has changed in recent years. The authors felt that it was important to repeat a survey, done in 1997, on the use of thromboembolism prophylaxis among British orthopaedic surgeons.
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