
Anticoagulants not effective at preventing major VTE following knee arthroscopy
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OrthoEvidence. Anticoagulants not effective at preventing major VTE following knee arthroscopy . ACE Report. 2019;8(11):35. Available from: https://myorthoevidene.com/AceReport/Report/12077
The effect of anticoagulants on venous thrombosis prevention after knee arthroscopy: a systematic review
Int Orthop. 2019;43(10):2303-2308. 10.1007/s00264-018-4212-4Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
The use of anticoagulants for lower limb outpatient procedures such as knee arthroscopy is varied, and questions remain. The authors performed a meta-analysis of nine randomized controlled trials. The interventions included low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), Rivaroxaban, and acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), and comparators included no treatment, placebo, and compression stockings. A total of 4290 pa...
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