Graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis.

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[Indexed for MEDLINE] Conflict of interest statement: AS: has declared that travel and accommodation expenses were covered by the conference organisers to present the findings of the 2014 version of this review at the 21st European Vascular Course in Maastricht. He has also previously received funding from the following organisations for an unrelated project: National Institute for Health Research, Cancer Research UK, The Urology Foundation, Rosetrees Trust, and JGW Patterson Foundation. MD: none known TL: has declared that he is entitled to royalties from Venous Disease Simplified, which are donated to charity. He receives expenses for travel between places of work as part of his normal job and has no known conflicts of interest. 6. Cureus. 2024 Feb 6;16(2):e53726. doi: 10.7759/cureus.53726. eCollection 2024 Feb. Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis in Orthopedic Surgery. Lin S(1), Alepuz A(1), Tritsch T(1), Schwartz G(2). Author information: (1)Medical Education, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, USA. (2)Orthopedic Surgery, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, USA. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a complex and multifactorial process arising from a variety of factors, including recent surgical procedures, traumatic events, and periods of prolonged immobility. The extended period of stasis post-orthopedic surgery places patients at a notably high risk of developing DVT, and DVT-related pulmonary embolism (PE) ranks as the third most common cause of death in orthopedic surgery patients. This review examines the multifaceted risk factors contributing to the development of DVT in orthopedic patients. Additionally, it addresses the importance of DVT prophylaxis in orthopedic settings, the efficacy and safety of various prophylactic methods encompassing both mechanical and pharmacological approaches, and the economic dimensions of DVT prophylaxis, including scrutiny of cost-effectiveness and the exploration of strategies for optimization. Copyright © 2024, Lin et al. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53726 PMCID: PMC10919879