Abstract
Patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery face an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the days and weeks after surgery. In recent years, the routine use of anticoagulants has played a significant role in reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with VTE after major orthopedic surgery. Currently recommended prophylactic strategies include low-molecular-weight heparins at usual high-risk doses, fondaparinux, and adjusted-dose vitamin K antagonists such as warfarin. New oral anticoagulants have been developed and are now approved for the prevention of VTE in patients undergoing elective hip or knee replacement surgery. Few studies have evaluated the efficacy and safety of thromboprophylaxis in patients undergoing minimally invasive surgical procedures, such as knee arthroscopy, or in patients with fractures of the lower extremities or soft-tissue injuries. In general, these conditions, which may occur as a consequence of sports injuries, are defined as of low to moderate risk for VTE and routine use of thromboprophylaxis is not warranted. However, it becomes crucial to carefully assess VTE risk factors in each patient in order to identify higher-risk situations and to prescribe adequate prophylactic strategies.
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Ageno, W., Dentali, F., Squizzato, A. (2011). Thromboprophylaxis in Sports Injury. In: Margheritini, F., Rossi, R. (eds) Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-1702-3_11
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