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Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Orthopedic Surgery
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Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Orthopedic Surgery
November 3, 2008 (Issue: 1298)
Major orthopedic surgery creates a prothrombotic state by causing tissue injury during the operation and requiring relative immobilization during recovery. Without thromboprophylaxis, 40-60% of patients undergoing major knee or hip surgery develop...more
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