Key result
Total knee and hip replacements are linked to the highest postoperative thromboembolism rates at ~13%.
Why the study?
What is the incidence and relative risk of postoperative thromboembolism according to the type of surgery in a real-world nationwide cohort?
Design
Nationwide database study
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Elevated rates after knee and hip replacement may inform prophylaxis vigilance; extends real-world incidence data but leaves optimal strategies open.
Cohort
Yes
What is the incidence and relative risk of postoperative thromboembolism according to the type of surgery in a real-world nationwide cohort?
Postoperative thromboembolism incidence remains high, particularly following total knee replacement, hip replacement, and spine surgery, highlighting the need for targeted prophylaxis strategies.
Kang et al. (2022) conducted a cohort in Surgical patients. Type of surgery vs. Other surgeries was evaluated on Postoperative thromboembolism (TE) events within 6 months of surgery. The incidence of postoperative thromboembolism within 6 months of surgery was 2.17% overall, with the highest rates observed in total knee replacement (12.77%) and hip replacement (11.46%).
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