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Published on: February 10, 2023
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Considerations in Orthopedic Surgery
Jasmine Saleh1, Mouhanad M El-Othmani2, Khaled J Saleh2
1Department of Research Institute, National Institute of Health, 9000 Rockville Pike Street, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
Abstract:
Patients undergoing orthopedic surgery have an increased risk for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). These complications are considered detrimental, as they cause major postoperative morbidity and mortality and lead to a substantial health care burden. Because of the high incidence and serious nature of these complications, it is essential for orthopedic surgeons to have a comprehensive knowledge of the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of acute DVT and PE. Perioperative management of orthopedic patients to prevent postoperative DVT and PE and optimize postoperative outcomes is also discussed in this review.
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