Background Patients undergoing major amputation of the lower limb are at increased risk of
venous thromboembolism (VTE). Risk factors for VTE in amputees include advanced age …

Background People undergoing major amputation of the lower limb are at increased risk of
venous thromboembolism (VTE). Risk factors for VTE in amputees include advanced age …

Objectives & Background Patients with acute lower limb injuries and temporary
immobilisation are at risk of subsequent venous thromboembolic disease (VTE). Recent …

Background: There are no generally accepted guidelines for the prevention of venous
thromboembolism (VTE) in ambulatory patients requiring immobilization after an isolated …

Background Temporary lower limb immobilisation following injury is a risk factor for
symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE). Pharmacological thromboprophylaxis can …

Background Immobilization of the lower leg is associated with venous thromboembolism
(VTE). Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is an anticoagulant treatment which might be …

Introduction. Anticoagulant treatment might be used to prevent DVT and its complications in
patients with leg immobilisation. Methods. In April 2007, a questionnaire was sent to all 79 …

Background Lower limb trauma requiring immobilization is a significant contributor to overall
venous thromboembolism (VTE) burden. The clinical effectiveness of thromboprophylaxis for …

Background Pharmacological thromboprophylaxis reduces the risk of symptomatic venous
thromboembolism (VTE) in people with lower limb immobilisation due to injury but can …

Abstract" Each year over 25,000 people die from Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
contracted in hospital. This is more than the combined total of deaths from breast cancer …