title: Duration of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism prophylaxis after joint arthroplasty.
abstract: One of the most important complications after joint arthroplasty is the development of deep vein thrombosis. Despite effective prophylaxis modalities, studies have shown a significant incidence of thrombotic events after hospital discharge. This article reviews the literature on the incidence of deep vein thrombosis and provides recommendations for managing postoperative joint replacement patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Merli
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants