| Pulmonary embolism after knee arthroscopy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20305843 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Symptomatic deep venous thrombosis (DVT) after knee arthroscopy is a rare occurrence, especially in the ambulatory patient. In this report, we present an unusual case of pulmonary emboli in a young, active patient after arthroscopic treatment of an osteochondral defect via microfracture technique. We also review the current literature and recommendations for prophylaxis against postarthroscopic DVT. In our review, we found that DVT prophylaxis appears to effectively decrease nonsymptomatic DVT formation after knee arthroscopy. However, the relatively low rate of symptomatic DVT does not yet seem to warrant the associated risks of pharmaceutical prophylaxis. Further trials may provide more insight. |
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Authors:
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Joel Tucker; Kevin Doulens |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.) Volume: 39 ISSN: 1934-3418 ISO Abbreviation: Am J. Orthop. Publication Date: 2010 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-22 Completed Date: 2010-06-24 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9502918 Medline TA: Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ) Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: E7-10 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Florida, Jacksonville, 32226, USA. jatuckermd@yahoo.com |
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Adult Anticoagulants / therapeutic use Arthroscopy / adverse effects* Cartilage, Articular / injuries, pathology, surgery* Fractures, Cartilage / complications, surgery Humans Joint Instability / etiology, surgery Knee Joint / pathology, surgery* Male Menisci, Tibial / injuries, surgery Postoperative Complications* Pulmonary Embolism / drug therapy, etiology*, pathology Treatment Outcome Venous Thrombosis / complications*, drug therapy, pathology |
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0/Anticoagulants |
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