title: Thromboembolic prophylaxis in foot and ankle surgery what should we do?
abstract: The majority of orthopaedic venous thromboembolism (VTE) literature involves major orthopaedic surgery, which has distinct differences in comparison with foot and ankle surgery. Despite the current evidence-based medicine advocating against routine prophylaxis, confusion remains around who should be prophylaxed and with what modality. Clearly, larger prospective studies are needed to determine those individuals who require prophylaxis for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events following foot and ankle surgery.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Foundation-Kaiser Permanente Foundation, 10 Severance Circle, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118, USA. markhardy@sbcglobal.net
authors.forename: Mark A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Hardy
mesh_terms: D000842:Ankle / Q000601:surgery*; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants