Preventing DVT in orthopaedic patients.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 16. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2019 Jan;36(1):21-35. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2018.08.002. Epub 2018 Oct 25. Prevention of Deep Venous Thromboembolism in Foot and Ankle Surgery. Carr P(1), Ehredt DJ Jr(2), Dawoodian A(3). Author information: (1)Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, 6000 Rockside Woods Boulevard, Independence, OH 44131, USA. (2)Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, 6000 Rockside Woods Boulevard, Independence, OH 44131, USA; Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program, Saint Vincent Charity Medical Center, 2351 East 22nd Street, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA. Electronic address: dehredt@kent.edu. (3)Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program, Saint Vincent Charity Medical Center, 2351 East 22nd Street, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA. Although rare, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism remain a concern for foot and ankle surgeons. Most prophylactic measures against DVT formation are synthesized from orthopedic hip and knee data, and therefore the routine use of these recommendations may place patients at risk for complications associated with unnecessary prophylaxis. In this article we review and present the most current literature specific to venous thromboembolism (VTE) in foot and ankle surgery. It is clear that, given our current literature, a case-by-case approach for VTE prophylaxis should be used following foot and ankle surgery. Published by Elsevier Inc. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2018.08.002