Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery: A Survey of the Korean Hip Society.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this study was to assess the current status of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention in Korean patients with hip fractures.

Materials and methods

A survey using a questionnaire on the experiences and protocols of VTE prevention was conducted among 570 members of the Korean Hip Society.

Results

A total of 97 surgeons responded, with a response rate of 17.0%. Of the 97 participants, 61.9% answered that they had encountered one or more cases of symptomatic VTE in the past year. Mechanical prophylaxis was applied most often (30.9%) until the point of ambulation in standard-risk patients and most often (34.0%) extended until discharge in high-risk patients. Chemical prophylaxis was most often prescribed for a particular period of time rather than for r

SUBMITTER: Kim CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10505844 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature