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Is chemical thromboprophylaxis necessary following total hip replacement?
March 2013
Is chemical thromboprophylaxis necessary following total hip replacement?
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Is routine chemical thromboprophylaxis after total hip replacement really necessary in a Japanese population?
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2011 Feb;93(2):251-6Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
255 Japanese patients undergoing primary unilateral cementless total hip replacement (THR) were randomized into three groups to assess the efficacy of current prophylactic treatments for venous thromboembolisims (VTE). This study examined the the use of mechanical prophylactics separately and in conjunction with current pharmacological prophylactics (Fondaparinux and Enoxaparin). The results illu...
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