While the Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism After Shoulder Arthroscopy Is Low, the Risk Factors Are a Body Mass Index Greater than 30 and Hypertension.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aims to determine the overall incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) following shoulder arthroscopy and to define potential risk factors associated with its development that may help define guidelines for the use of thromboprophylaxis.

Methods

A systematic review was performed using PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases per PRISMA guidelines. The search terms consisted of variations of "Venous Thromboembolism" and "Shoulder Arthroscopy." Information regarding arthroscopy indication, risk factors, outcomes, and patient demographics was recorded and analyzed, and pooled odds ratios were reported for each variable.

Results

Six hundred eighty-five articles were identified in the initial search, and 35 articles reported

SUBMITTER: Momenzadeh K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10749995 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature