Journal article
Symptomatic In-Hospital Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Following Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Among Patients Receiving Recommended Prophylaxis: A Systematic Review
Abstract
CONTEXT: Symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) after total or partial knee arthroplasty (TPKA) and after total or partial hip arthroplasty (TPHA) are proposed patient safety indicators, but its incidence prior to discharge is not defined.
OBJECTIVE: To establish a literature-based estimate of symptomatic VTE event rates prior to hospital discharge in patients undergoing TPHA or TPKA.
Authors
Januel J-M; Chen G; Ruffieux C; Quan H; Douketis JD; Crowther MA; Colin C; Ghali WA; Burnand B; Group FTI
Journal
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 307, No. 3, pp. 294–303
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
January 18, 2012
DOI
10.1001/jama.2011.2029
ISSN
0098-7484