title: An unexpected complication of DVT prophylaxis.
abstract: We report a case in which a complication of routine chemoprophylaxis with subcutaneous low-molecular-weight heparin led to the postponement of a total hip replacement. This unusual reaction reinforces the current debate regarding the use of chemoprophylaxis for joint replacement surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Lister Hospital, Stevenage, Herts, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Manktelow
authors.forename: F S
authors.initials: FS
authors.lastname: Haddad
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Powles
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018890:Chemoprevention; D017984:Enoxaparin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000601:surgery; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous / Q000009:adverse effects; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D017984:Enoxaparin