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Bonnie Y Chien1, Tonya Dixon2, Daniel Guss3
1Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Harvard University, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
Abstract:
There are limited data to guide the use of venous thromboembolism disease (VTED) prophylaxis after foot and ankle surgery. Although there is general consensus that the overall risk is lower than after hip or knee replacement, subpopulations of patients may be at relatively heightened risk. Furthermore, existing data are often conflicting regarding the efficacy of prophylaxis, with little acknowledgment of the tradeoffs between VTED prophylaxis and potential complications associated with the use of such medications. This article provides an overview of currently available evidence to guide decision making regarding VTED prophylaxis in patients who undergo foot and ankle surgery.
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