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Thromboprophylaxis for Total Knee Arthroplasty* * Work developed at the Departament of Ortopedics, Faculty of Medical Sciences and Health, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP), Sorocaba, SP, Brazil.

Abstract

The authors report an update of the main methods for preventing deep vein thrombosis after total knee replacement, which are divided into mechanical and pharmacological methods. The current principal used drugs, their dosages, and the comparative risks and benefits are also reported.

Keywords:
total knee replacement; complications; venous thrombosis; prevention

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