Prior Venous Thromboembolism Increases Risk of 90-Day Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, and 2-Year Periprosthetic Joint Infection After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Key Points

• 90-day risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism is significantly elevated for patients with a history of venous thromboembolism.
• Two-year risk of periprosthetic joint infection also increases in these patients, pointing to a longer-term concern.
• Analysis conducted on patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty, focusing on postoperative outcomes and complications.
• Understanding these risks may aid clinicians in pre-surgical assessments and patient counseling for better outcomes.