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Routine thromboprophylaxis not necessary in treatment of patients with foot/ankle fracture
April 2017
Routine thromboprophylaxis not necessary in treatment of patients with foot/ankle fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effect of Chemical Thromboprophylaxis on the Rate of Venous Thromboembolism After Treatment of Foot and Ankle Fractures
Foot Ankle Int. 2016 Nov;37(11):1218-1224Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
814 patients scheduled for surgical fixation of open or closed fractures of the ankle or foot were randomized to 14-day thromboprophylaxis with subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin, or to placebo with subcutaneous saline. The purpose of this study was to determine if routine low molecular weight heparin significantly reduced the incidence of venous thromboembolic (VTE) complications. Results ...
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