Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructive Surgery: What Is the Current State of Practice?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant perioperative risk with many common orthopaedic procedures. Currently, there is no standardized recommendation for the use of VTE prophylaxis during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. This study sought to evaluate the current prophylactic practices of fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopaedic surgeons in the United States.

Hypothesis

Very few surgeons use perioperative VTE prophylaxis for ACL reconstructive surgery.

Study design

Survey.

Methods

Surveys were emailed to the alumni networks of 4 large ACGME-accredited sports medicine fellowship programs. Questions were focused on their current use of chemical and nonchemical VTE prophylaxis.

Results

Surveys were completed by 142 sur

SUBMITTER: Keller RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5857726 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar/Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature