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Venous Thromboembolism Associated with Foot and Ankle Surgery

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Numerous risk factors have been associated with the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE), and surgeons need to be aware of the risks and the various methods of prevention and treatment. Although considerable clinical investigation has been directed at developing protocols for VTE prophylaxis in hip and knee surgical patients, as well as general medical patients, specific guidelines pertaining to foot and ankle surgical patients have yet to be supported by high quality clinical evidence. Foot and ankle surgeons are encouraged to understand the pathophsyiology of VTE, risk stratification strategies, and the physical and pharmacologic options used to prevent and treat thrombose associated with foot and ankle surgery.

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