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Enoxaparin thromboprophylaxis effective after hip replacement
August 2014
Enoxaparin thromboprophylaxis effective after hip replacement
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Prolonged enoxaparin therapy to prevent venous thromboembolism after primary hip or knee replacement. Enoxaparin Clinical Trial Group
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2001 Mar;83-A(3):336-45Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
873 patients who had undergone elective total hip or knee replacement were randomized to receive 3 weeks of treatment with either enoxaparin or a placebo. This treatment was after subcutaneous injections of enoxaparin administered 7-10 days postoperatively to all patients. The primary outcome was the prevalence of venous thromboembolism or symptomatic pulmonary embolism during the treatment phase....
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