Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious complication during and after hospitalization,
yet is a preventable cause of in-hospital death. Without VTE prophylaxis, the overall VTE …

The number of arthroplasties being performed increases each year. Patients undergoing an
arthroplasty are at risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and appropriate prophylaxis has …

Importance There remains a lack of randomized trials investigating aspirin monotherapy for
symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis following total hip arthroplasty …

Background There is considerable debate regarding the ideal agent for venous
thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis after TKA. Numerous studies and meta-analyses have …

Aims Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a serious complication that is associated with
high morbidity and costs. The aim of this study was to prepare a systematic review to …

Importance There has been significant debate in the surgical and medical communities
regarding the appropriateness of using aspirin alone for venous thromboembolism (VTE) …

Background Aspirin is an effective prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism (VTE) after total
knee arthroplasty (TKA). The optimal prophylactic aspirin dose has not been established …

Background Patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) are at risk of developing
venous thromboembolism (VTE) without adequate prophylaxis. Since the American …

Background: In 2011, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons released a Clinical
Practice Guidelinethat recommended routine venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis …

Venous thromboembolism is a well-established complication of total hip and knee
arthroplasty and hip fracture surgery. Clinical practice guidelines have been proposed to …