Thromboembolic complications after arthroscopy of the knee.
Arthroscopy of the knee has always been associated with a low risk of complications, including thromboembolism. Therefore, few studies have been concerned with the matter. We present two case reports and a review of the available literature concerning thromboembolic complications after arthroscopy.
Poulsen
K A
KA
Department of Orthopedics, Aalborg Hospital, Hobrovej, Denmark.
Borris
L C
LC
Lassen
M R
MR
D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001728:Dicumarol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries
D001728:Dicumarol; D006493:Heparin