Thromboprophylaxis after Knee Arthroscopy: Out of the Maze?
The use of thromboprophylaxis after knee arthroplasty is heterogeneous among orthopedic surgeons. Two recent studies showed that low molecular weight heparin is not effective for preventing venous thromboembolism, whereas thrombotic episodes may be significantly reduced using direct oral anticoagulants, thus opening an interesting perspective for periprocedural management of knee arthroscopy.
Section of Clinical Biochemistry, University of Verona, Verona, Italy. Electronic address: giuseppe.lippi@univr.it.
Giuseppe
G
Lippi
Emergency Department, Academic Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Gianfranco
G
Cervellin
D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000925:Anticoagulants