This literature review outlines approaches for primary prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism following major orthopedic surgery.
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Provides VTE prophylaxis choices for hip and knee surgery; leaves open comparative effectiveness among the nine approaches.
This is a literature review on prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Criteria for clinical trials are listed, diagnostic techniques are discussed, and nine approaches for preventing venous thromboembolism are outlined. Choices for primary prophylaxis in hip surgery and major knee surgery are presented.
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