Purpose The purpose of this systematic review was to elucidate the optimal age for patients
undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), to optimize the balance between the benefits and …

Introduction Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common complication after total hip
arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and may be the cause for a secondary PE …

Background To analyze the risk factors for preoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in knee
osteoarthritis (OA) patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods In this …

Background Venous thromboembolism is a major global health problem that is often
secondary to other clinical situations. Many studies have investigated the association …

Familial clustering of venous thromboembolism (VTE) was described as far back as 1905 by
Briggs. Although Egeberg discovered inherited deficiency of antithrombin in 1965, it was not …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between tourniquet and total operative time during
total knee arthroplasty and the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis. METHODS: Seventy …

The purpose of this Continuing Medical Education (CME) article is to provide a framework
for practicing surgeons to conceptualize and quantify venous thromboembolism risk among …

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after total hip or knee arthroplasty is relatively common and is
associated with significant morbidity and mortality, presenting a large clinical burden. The …

Background This study aims to determine the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) in
trauma and orthopedic patients within a regional tertiary referral center and its association …

Background Total knee replacement (TKR) and total hip replacement (THR) are associated
with an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Advances in DVT prophylaxis over the …