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Prophylaxis is not required following surgical fixation of fractures below the knee
April 2013
Prophylaxis is not required following surgical fixation of fractures below the knee
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Prophylaxis of deep-vein thrombosis in fractures below the knee: A prospective randomised controlled trial
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2009 Mar;91(3):388-94Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Dr. Richard E. Buckley discusses prophylaxis of deep-vein thrombosis in fractures below the knee
Synopsis
238 patients undergoing surgery for fractures occurring below the knee were randomized to receive prophylaxis with the low molecular weight heparin or a placebo treatment for 14 days. The results of this trial at 12 week follow-up indicated that there were no significant differences in the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) between the two groups. Second analysis revealed that DVT occurrence...
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