Venous thromboembolism and foot and ankle surgery: current updates 2012.
Significant patient morbidity and mortality is associated with the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE) following orthopedic surgery. The majority of the literature supports proper prophylaxis following major orthopedic surgery involving hip and knee procedures. Foot and ankle surgery, however, is starkly contrasted because of the lack of recommendations. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the risk factors and incidence of VTE in foot and ankle surgery while also outlining the newest literature guidelines for prophylaxis.
Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Matthew J
MJ
Hentges
Kyle S
KS
Peterson
Alan R
AR
Catanzariti
Robert W
RW
Mendicino
D000842:Ankle / Q000601:surgery*; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012008:Recurrence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000925:Anticoagulants