title: Evidence-based guidelines for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in orthopedic surgery.
authors.affiliation: Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, Calif, USA.
authors.forename: Clifford W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Colwell
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants