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Wollenman CC, Cox CL, Schoenecker JG, Wright RW. Venous thromboembolism After Knee Arthroscopy: Incidence, Risk Factors, Prophylaxis, and Management. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2024; 32:e850-e860. [PMID: 39018574 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-24-00232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024] Open
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Venous thromboembolism (VTE), comprising pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis, is one of the most common complications after knee arthroscopy. Sequelae of VTE include VTE recurrence, postthrombotic syndrome, and potential for loss of limb or life. Given the increasing volume of knee arthroscopy procedures worldwide and the considerable morbidity and mortality associated with VTE, it is important to prevent, diagnose, and treat VTEs efficiently and effectively. Risk factors such as history of VTE, family history of VTE, genetic coagulopathy, oral contraceptive use, cancer history, and old age increase the risk of postoperative VTE and warrant consideration of prophylaxis. Diagnosis and treatment should be initiated rapidly in the setting of concerning symptoms and positive imaging diagnosis, respectively. The purpose of this review was to provide a framework to individualized VTE risk, weigh prophylaxis options, expedite diagnostic pathways, and implement outpatient treatment algorithms.
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- Colby C Wollenman
- From the Department of Orthopaedics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN (Wollenman, Cox, Schoenecker, and Wright), the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, the Department of Pediatrics, the Center for Bone Biology, and the Department of Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (Schoenecker)
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Wu J, Huangfu X, Yan X, Dong S, Xie G, Zhao S, Xu C, Xu J, Zhao J. Independent Risk Factors Associated With Venous Thromboembolism After Knee Arthroscopy: A Retrospective Study of 222 Patients. Orthop J Sports Med 2024; 12:23259671241257820. [PMID: 39183971 PMCID: PMC11344252 DOI: 10.1177/23259671241257820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2024] Open
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Background A serious complication after knee arthroscopy is venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes both deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). However, asymptomatic VTE is frequently undetected. Purpose To (1) report the incidence of VTE after knee arthroscopy using ultrasound examination and computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) and (2) discover the independent risk factors of VTE after knee arthroscopy and determine the corresponding cutoff values of these indicators. Study Design Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods Included were 222 patients (115 male) who underwent arthroscopic knee procedures between October 2022 and January 2023. Baseline characteristics, blood test results, and VTE assessments were collected. During the 2-week follow-up, routine lower extremity vascular ultrasound was applied for DVT measurement, with CTPA evaluation for suspected PE. Patients were allocated into VTE and no-VTE groups, and descriptive statistics were used to analyze baseline data. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the correlation between binary variables and the presence of postoperative VTE. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was further performed to determine the independent risk factors of VTE. Results Of the 222 patients, 37 (16.7%) had DVT and 1 (0.5%) had both DVT and PE. Compared to the no-VTE group, the VTE group was significantly older, with more female patients; higher body mass index (BMI) and postoperative D-dimer level; and higher rates of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, varicose veins of the lower extremity, and abnormal postoperative fibrin degradation product level (P≤ .043 for all). Notably, operative time >20 minutes was not significantly associated with postoperative VTE (P = .513). The independent risk factors for VTE included age >32 years (odds ratio [OR], 20.71 [95% CI, 4.40-97.47]; P < .001), BMI >23 kg/m2 (OR, 3.52 [95% CI, 1.11-11.14]; P = .032), hyperlipidemia (OR, 6.81 [95% CI, 1.86-24.88]; P = .004), and postoperative D-dimer level >0.63 mg/L (OR, 34.01 [95% CI, 7.36-157.07]; P < .001). Conclusion The incidence of VTE after knee arthroscopy was 16.7% at the 2-week follow-up. Age >32 years, BMI >23 kg/m2, hyperlipidemia, and postoperative D-dimer >0.63 mg/L were independent risk factors of postoperative VTE within 2 weeks after knee arthroscopy. For patients with knee arthroscopy, the cutoff value of postoperative D-dimer for VTE was found to be 0.63 mg/L for timely intervention.
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- Jinlong Wu
- Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Looney AM, Chopra A, Elkadi SH, Chau J, Childers DF, Chung J, Postma WF. Association of Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism and BMI in Patients Undergoing Sports Medicine Knee Procedures: A Retrospective Case-Control Study. Sports Health 2024; 16:429-439. [PMID: 37114797 PMCID: PMC11025512 DOI: 10.1177/19417381231168786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to characterize the prevalence of venous thromboembolism (VTE; including deep vein thrombosis [DVT] and pulmonary embolism [PE]) after sports medicine knee procedures by a single surgeon at an academic institution, identify factors associated with increased risk of VTE, and determine risk factor thresholds for beyond which VTE risk is elevated. HYPOTHESIS We hypothesized that the prevalence of VTE after sports medicine knee procedures is low, but that increasing weight and body mass index (BMI) would be associated with elevated risk. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case-control study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3. METHODS A retrospective case-control study analyzing sports medicine knee surgeries from 2017 to 2020 was conducted using current procedural terminology codes to identify cases. Optimal cutoff points for specific continuous patient characteristics were calculated to determine elevated risk of postoperative VTE. Overall VTE-free survival was assessed using Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox proportional hazard regression models. RESULTS Among the 724 eligible patients, there were 13 postoperative VTE events (1.79% prevalence; 12 DVTs, 1 DVT/PE). Increasing weight and BMI were significant risk factors for postoperative VTE (P = 0.03 and P = 0.04, respectively), with weight >94.7 kg and BMI >27.9 kg/m2 associated with elevated risk in male patients and weight >79.1 kg and BMI >28.1 kg/m2 associated with elevated risk for female patients. Cox regression demonstrated a significantly increased risk of postoperative VTE for male patients with BMI ≥27.9 kg/m2. CONCLUSION Patients who undergo sports medicine knee surgery with increased weight and BMI are at an elevated risk of postoperative VTE. An individualized approach should be considered for chemoprophylaxis in patients with these risk factors. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Consider chemoprophylaxis in patients with increased weight and BMI who undergo sports medicine knee surgery since they are at an elevated risk of postoperative VTE.
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- Austin M. Looney
- Guilford Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center, Greensboro, North Carolina
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Georgetown University, Washington DC
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Yazdi H, Eslami A, Torkaman A, Elahifar O, Kasaeian A, Alimoghadam S, Alimoghadam R, Abolghasemian M. Aspirin is as effective as low molecular weight heparins in preventing symptomatic venous thromboembolism following arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:154. [PMID: 38373950 PMCID: PMC10875785 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07282-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The optimal agent for thromboprophylaxis following arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) remains unclear, particularly in patients with a low baseline risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). This retrospective cohort study aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of aspirin versus low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) in this specific patient population. METHODS We analyzed data from patients who underwent ACLR between March 2016 and March 2021, focusing on those with a low risk for VTE. High-risk individuals, identified by factors such as cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, previous VTE, inflammatory bowel disease, active cancer, and a BMI > 40, were excluded (n = 33). Our approach included a thorough review of medical charts, surgical reports, and pre-operative assessments, complemented by telephone follow-up conducted over a 3-month period by a single investigator. We assessed the incidence of symptomatic VTE, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism, as the primary outcome. The secondary outcomes included to complications related to the surgery and thromboprophylaxis. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, univariate logistic regression models, and calculations of incidence rates. RESULT In our study, 761 patients (761 knees) were included, with 458 (60.18%) receiving aspirin and 303 (39.82%) receiving LMWH. The two groups showed no significant differences in demographic factors except for age. The incidence of VTE was reported at 1.31% (10 individuals). Specifically, five patients in the aspirin group (1.09%) and five patients in the LMWH group (1.65%) developed a symptomatic VTE event (p = 0.53). Additionally, the two groups did not significantly differ in terms of other complications, such as hemarthrosis or surgical site infection (p > 0.05). Logistic regression analysis revealed no statistically significant difference in VTE risk between the two groups. CONCLUSION This study, focusing on isolated ACLR in patients with a low baseline risk for venous thromboembolism, demonstrated that aspirin is equally effective as low molecular weight heparins for VTE prophylaxis following this surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Hamidreza Yazdi
- Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Department of Orthopedics; Department of Orthopedic, School of Medicine; Firoozgar Clinical Research Development Center (FCRDC), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Department of Orthopedics; Department of Orthopedic, School of Medicine; Firoozgar Clinical Research Development Center (FCRDC), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Department of Orthopedics; Department of Orthopedic, School of Medicine; Firoozgar Clinical Research Development Center (FCRDC), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Department of Orthopedics; Department of Orthopedic, School of Medicine; Firoozgar Clinical Research Development Center (FCRDC), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute; Research Center for Chronic Inflammatory Diseases; Clinical Research Development Unit, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Department of Orthopedics; Department of Orthopedic, School of Medicine; Firoozgar Clinical Research Development Center (FCRDC), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Department of Orthopedics; Department of Orthopedic, School of Medicine; Firoozgar Clinical Research Development Center (FCRDC), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Department of Orthopedics; Department of Orthopedic, School of Medicine; Firoozgar Clinical Research Development Center (FCRDC), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada.
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Pai SN. Arthroscopy in India Through the Medicolegal Lens: A Comprehensive Review. Indian J Orthop 2023; 57:1984-1992. [PMID: 38009181 PMCID: PMC10673772 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-023-01011-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Introduction With the increasing number of Arthroscopic surgeries, comes with it, the undesirable problem of litigation associated with it. Arthroscopy does possess certain unique aspects which need to be understood from the legal point of view as well. Materials and Methods We obtained information on specific medico-legal cases involving arthroscopy from books and websites containing collections of medico-legal judgments in Indian legal courts, consumer dispute redressal forums at the state and national levels, and state medical councils.. Results We assimilated and analysed all this information, combined it with our experience in the field of medical law, and have provided practical, enforceable ways to decrease the medicolegal risk for arthroscopy surgeons. Conclusion This review provides a comprehensive overview of pressing issues in relation to the medicolegal aspects of arthroscopic surgery.
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- Satvik N. Pai
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aster RV Hospital, J P Nagar, Bangalore, India
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Guo H, Wang T, Li C, Yu J, Zhu R, Wang M, Zhu Y, Wang J. Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting the risk of immediate postoperative deep vein thrombosis after open wedge high tibial osteotomy. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:4724-4734. [PMID: 37378681 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07488-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to identify independent risk factors for immediate postoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients with open wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) and to develop and validate a predictive nomogram. METHODS Patients who underwent OWHTO for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) from June 2017 to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Baseline data and laboratory test results were collected, and the occurrence of DVT in the immediate postoperative period was regarded as the study outcome event. Multivariable logistic regression identified independent risk factors associated with a higher incidence of immediate postoperative DVT. The predictive nomogram was constructed based on the analysis results. The stability of the model was further assessed in this study using patients from January to September 2022 as an external validation set. RESULTS 741 patients were enrolled in the study, of which 547 were used in the training cohort and the other 194 for the validation cohort. Multivariate analysis revealed a higher Kellgren-Lawrence (K-L) grade (III vs. I-II OR 3.09, 95% CI 0.93-10.23. IV vs. I-II OR 5.23, 95% CI 1.27-21.48.), platelet to hemoglobin ratio (PHR) > 2.25 (OR 6.10, 95% CI 2.43-15.33), Low levels of albumin (ALB) (OR 0.79, 95% CI 0.70-0.90), LDL-C > 3.40 (OR 3.06, 95% CI 1.22-7.65), D-dimer > 1.26 (OR 2.83, 95% CI 1.16-6.87) and BMI ≥ 28 (OR 2.57, 95% CI 1.02-6.50) were the independent risk factors of immediate postoperative DVT. The concordance index (C-index) and Brier score of the nomogram were 0.832 and 0.036 in the training set, and the corrected values after internal validation were 0.795 and 0.038, respectively. The receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve, the calibration curve, the Hosmer-Lemeshow test, and the decision curve analysis (DCA) performed well in both the training and validation cohorts. CONCLUSION This study developed a personalized predictive nomogram with six predictors, which allows surgeons to stratify risk and recommended immediate ultrasound scans for patients with any of these factors. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Haichuan Guo
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The 3rd Hospital of Hebei Medical University, NO.139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The 3rd Hospital of Hebei Medical University, NO.139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The 3rd Hospital of Hebei Medical University, NO.139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The 3rd Hospital of Hebei Medical University, NO.139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The 3rd Hospital of Hebei Medical University, NO.139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The 3rd Hospital of Hebei Medical University, NO.139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The 3rd Hospital of Hebei Medical University, NO.139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
- Orthopedic Research Institute of Hebei Province, Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The 3rd Hospital of Hebei Medical University, NO.139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
- Orthopedic Research Institute of Hebei Province, Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
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Kanaya H, Enokida M, Ishida K, Yamashita T, Nagashima H. Factors associated with perioperative deep vein thrombosis in arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Orthop Sci 2023; 28:1041-1045. [PMID: 35842268 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2022.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is reportedly associated with a higher incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) incidence than other arthroscopic surgical procedures. The aim of this study is to retrospectively investigate the incidence and type of DVT and evaluate the relationship between DVT and risk factors among all patients who underwent ACLR under uniform conditions consisting of mechanical prophylaxis, no medical prophylaxis, and preoperative and postoperative lower extremity venous ultrasonography. METHODS Of the 114 patients who underwent arthroscopic primary ACLR at our hospital who did not have a compound ligament injury or revision surgery, 112 patients were included. Two patients were not examined. DVT evaluation consisted of whole-leg ultrasonography at 1 week after surgery. We evaluated age, sex, body mass index, comorbidities, operative time, tourniquet time, presence of concurrent surgery (meniscus repair/resection or osteochondral column grafting), and non-weight-bearing status at 1 week after surgery as risk factors for DVT. RESULTS DVT was found in 33 (29.5%) of 112 patients. Of these, 22 (19.6%) had distal DVT and 11 (9.8%) had proximal DVT. Non-weight-bearing status at 1 week after surgery was a statistically significant risk factor for proximal DVT (P = .034). CONCLUSIONS Non-weight-bearing status is an independent risk factor for DVT, suggesting that early weight bearing may reduce the occurrence of DVT.
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- Haruhisa Kanaya
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tottori University, 36-1 Nishicho, Yonago City, Tottori, 683-8504, Japan.
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- Sports Medical Center, Tottori University, 36-1 Nishicho, Yonago City, Tottori, 683-8504, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tottori University, 36-1 Nishicho, Yonago City, Tottori, 683-8504, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tottori University, 36-1 Nishicho, Yonago City, Tottori, 683-8504, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tottori University, 36-1 Nishicho, Yonago City, Tottori, 683-8504, Japan.
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Taoka T, Ohmori T, Kanazawa T, Toda K, Ishihara T, Ito Y. Delayed surgery after hip fracture affects the incidence of venous thromboembolism. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:630. [PMID: 37641109 PMCID: PMC10463883 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04122-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is one of the most common complications of hip fracture surgeries, and it is unclear whether delayed surgery affects the incidence of VTE. This study aimed to examine the association between delayed surgery and VTE incidence by statistically adjusting for factors that may influence VTE incidence. METHODS We included 862 patients ≥ 65 years with hip fractures who underwent surgery between October 2010 and December 2020. We examined the effect of surgical delay 48 h after injury on postoperative VTE. Patients with and without VTE were assigned to groups V and NV, respectively. Those with and without proximal deep venous thrombosis (DVT) were assigned to PD and NPD groups, respectively. Univariate analysis was performed to identify factors that might influence DVT development. Risk factors for developing VTE and proximal DVT were analyzed using logistic regression analysis to determine whether delayed surgery was a risk factor. RESULTS VTE was observed in 436 patients (40%) and proximal DVT in 48 patients (5.6%). Univariate analysis showed significant differences in the time from trauma to surgery between the V and NV groups and between the PD and NPD groups. In multivariate analysis, surgery 48 h later was also a risk factor for developing VTE and proximal DVT. CONCLUSION A delay in surgery beyond 48 h after a hip fracture injury is a risk factor for developing VTE and proximal DVT.
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- Takuya Taoka
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, Kobe City, Hyogo, 651-0073, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, Kobe City, Hyogo, 651-0073, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, Kobe City, Hyogo, 651-0073, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, Kobe City, Hyogo, 651-0073, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, Kobe City, Hyogo, 651-0073, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe Red Cross Hospital, Kobe City, Hyogo, 651-0073, Japan
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Hashimoto Y, Komiya E, Nishino K, Nishida Y, Masuda A, Nakamura H. Postoperative D-dimer levels predict venous thromboembolisms detected with contrast-enhanced computerized tomography in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:95. [PMID: 36740690 PMCID: PMC9901121 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06212-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In the literature, factors associated with postoperative venous thromboembolisms (VTEs) after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) are limited. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of venous thromboembolisms (VTEs) after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and to identify risk and predictive factors for VTEs. METHODS This retrospective study included 136 patients who underwent arthroscopic ACLR with mechanical prophylaxis between April 2012 and July 2022. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) was applied to detect VTEs comprising deep venous thromboses and pulmonary embolisms 7 days after surgery. Data including age, sex, body mass index, concomitant treatments, graft types, smoking status, operative and tourniquet times, postoperative D-dimer levels, and other laboratory test results, were collected for analyses. The incidence of radiographically confirmed VTEs and the associated risk factors, such as age, sex, body mass index, concomitant treatments, graft types, smoking status, operative and tourniquet times, postoperative D-dimer levels, and other laboratory test results, were analyzed. RESULTS The overall incidence of radiographic VTEs was 11.0% (15 cases) in 136 patients. There was one symptomatic patient who had Homan's sign. Multivariable analysis indicated that postoperative D-dimer level was an independent factor related to a radiographic VTE after ACLR, although there was no association between radiographic VTEs and preoperative status or operation status. The optimal cutoff value for postoperative D-dimer level was 2.8 μg/ml according to the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, with a sensitivity of 80.0% and specificity of 83.5%. CONCLUSION The incidence of ACLR-associated radiographical VTEs (deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) under mechanical prophylaxis was 11.0% in this study. An elevated D-dimer level at 7 days after surgery is an independent predictor of VTE in patients undergoing ACLR. The postoperative D-dimer level is a more reliable marker for identifying VTE in patients who underwent ACLR.
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- Yusuke Hashimoto
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahi-machi, Abeno-ku, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan.
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- grid.261445.00000 0001 1009 6411Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- grid.261445.00000 0001 1009 6411Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- grid.416618.c0000 0004 0471 596XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saiseikai Nakatsu Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- grid.258799.80000 0004 0372 2033Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahi-machi, Abeno-ku, Osaka, 545-8585 Japan
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- grid.258799.80000 0004 0372 2033Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahi-machi, Abeno-ku, Osaka, 545-8585 Japan
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Joo YB, Kim YM, Song JH, An BK, Kim YK, Kwon ST. The incidence of deep vein thrombosis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: An analysis using routine ultrasonography of 260 patients. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0279136. [PMID: 36516172 PMCID: PMC9749981 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent studies regarding deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction investigated only symptomatic complications. The purpose of this study was to assess the true incidence of DVT after ACL reconstruction, regardless of symptom manifestation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Medical records of 260 patients who underwent isolated ACL reconstruction between January 2014 and December 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. Regardless of symptom manifestation, DVT was examined for all patients at 1 week postoperatively using ultrasonography. Demographics, injury mechanism (high energy direct injury and low energy indirect injury), soft tissue injury, preoperative anterior laxity, tourniquet time, and surgical technique (transtibial, anteromedial portal, and outside-in techniques) were investigated. Soft tissue injury was evaluated on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, based on the Tscherne classification. Risk factors for proximal DVT were identified using logistic regression analyses. RESULTS A total of 21 (8.1%) patients showed DVT. 5 (1.9%) patients had thrombosis at the popliteal vein; however, none of them exhibited symptoms. The other 16 patients had thrombosis at the distal veins: 1 patient at the anterior tibial vein, 5 patients at the posterior tibial vein, 3 patients at the peroneal vein, 6 patients at the soleal vein, and 1 patient at the muscular branch vein. The risk factors for proximal DVT included high energy direct injury (p = 0.013, odds ratio = 10.62) and grade 2 soft tissue injury (p = 0.039, odds ratio = 6.78). CONCLUSIONS The true incidence of DVT, including symptomatic and asymptomatic complications, were 8.1% after ACL reconstruction. This rate is higher than the previously known incidence which has been investigated only for symptomatic patients. Injury mechanism and soft tissue injury should be assessed when considering thromboprophylaxis.
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- Yong Bum Joo
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Sejong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Aspirin may not be effective in prevention of deep vein thrombosis after meniscus root repair: a retrospective cohort study. CURRENT ORTHOPAEDIC PRACTICE 2022. [DOI: 10.1097/bco.0000000000001173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Cheng X, Fan L, Hao J, He H, Yan J, Zhu Y. Red Cell Distribution Width-to-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio (RHR): A Promising Novel Predictor for Preoperative Deep Vein Thrombosis in Geriatric Patients with Hip Fracture. Clin Interv Aging 2022; 17:1319-1329. [PMID: 36072306 PMCID: PMC9443816 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s375762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a devastating complication in geriatric patients before hip fracture surgery, and the predictive value of red cell distribution width (RDW) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) for DVTs after hip fracture remains to be established. This study aimed to assess the predictive value of RDW, HDL-C, and RDW-to-HDL-C ratio (RHR) in preoperative DVTs screening. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the data of geriatric patients (≥65 years old) admitted for hip fracture surgery between 2015 and 2020. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and related parameters were used to evaluate the predictive value of the biomarkers. Patients were divided into two groups according to the cutoff value of RHR, and propensity score matching (PSM) and subgroup analyses were performed to assess the true correlations between RHR and DVT. Results Among 2566 eligible patients included, we identified RDW with the area under ROC curve (AUC) of 0.532, cut-off value of 15.89, specificity of 88.2%, sensitivity of 18.2%, HDL-C with AUC of 0.574, cut-off value of 1.20, specificity of 55.6%, sensitivity of 59.3%, and RHR with AUC of 0.578, cut-off value of 13.45, specificity of 71.3%, sensitivity of 43.4%. RHR (>13.45) was independently associated with 1.54-fold risk (95% CI: 1.11–2.14, P=0.011) of DVTs among the post-PSM cohort. And compared with the counterparts, the relative risk of RHR associated with DVT was higher in the subgroups of aged 65–79 years (1.61 vs 1.45), non-hypoproteinemia (2.70 vs 1.29), non-diabetic (1.58 vs 1.41), non-hypertension (2.40 vs 1.06), ASA score I-II (2.38 vs 1.04), and femoral neck fracture (1.70 vs 1.50). Conclusion RDW, HDL-C and RHR were valuable biomarkers in predicting preoperative DVTs in geriatric patients with hip fracture, and RHR would be more efficient in the subgroups of younger age, better medical condition or femoral neck fracture.
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- Xinqun Cheng
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Orthopedic Research Institute, Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopadic Surgery, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250000, People’s Republic of China
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- Basic Medical College, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, People’s Republic of China
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- Basic Medical College, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Orthopedic Research Institute, Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Jincheng Yan; Yanbin Zhu, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People’s Republic of China, Email ;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei Orthopedic Research Institute, Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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Incidence and risk factors for symptomatic venous thromboembolism following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:1552-1559. [PMID: 33970293 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06583-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine the incidence of symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using a large national database and to identify corresponding independent risk factors. METHODS The Humana administrative claims database was reviewed for patients undergoing ACL reconstruction from 2007 to 2017. Patient demographics, medical comorbidities, as well as concurrent procedures were recorded. Postoperative incidence of VTE was measured by identifying symptomatic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) at 30 days, 90 days, and 1 year postoperatively. Univariate analysis and binary logistic regression were performed to determine independent risk factors for VTE following surgery. RESULTS A total of 11,977 patients were included in the study. The incidence of VTE was 1.01% (n = 120) and 1.22% (n = 146) at 30 and 90 days, respectively. Analysis of VTE events within the first postoperative year revealed that 69.6% and 84.3% of VTEs occurred within 30 and 90 days of surgery, respectively. Logistic regression identified age ≥ 45 (odds ratio [OR] = 1.88; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.32-2.68; p < 0.001), inpatient surgery (OR = 2.07; 95% CI 1.01-4.24; p = 0.045), COPD (OR = 1.51; 95% CI 1.02-2.24; p = 0.041), and tobacco use (OR = 1.75; 95% CI 1.17-2.62; p = 0.007), as well as concurrent PCL reconstruction (OR = 3.85; 95% CI 1.71-8.67; p = 0.001), meniscal transplant (OR = 17.68; 95% CI 3.63-85.97; p < 0.001) or osteochondral allograft (OR = 15.73; 95% CI 1.79-138.43; p = 0.013) as independent risk factors for VTE after ACL reconstruction. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of symptomatic postoperative VTE is low following ACL reconstruction, with the majority of cases occurring within 90 days of surgery. Risk factors include age ≥ 45, inpatient surgery, COPD, tobacco use and concurrent PCL reconstruction, meniscal transplant or osteochondral allograft. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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Reynolds AW, Garay M, Lynch S, Black KP, Gallo RA. Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism following Knee Arthroscopy: Effectiveness of a Risk-Based Stratified Chemoprophylaxis Protocol. J Knee Surg 2022; 35:443-448. [PMID: 32869233 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1715090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The incidence of symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) has been reported in up to 10.9% of patients undergoing knee arthroscopy without chemoprohylaxis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a chemoprophylaxis protocol in patients undergoing knee arthroscopy. A retrospective review of prospectively enrolled patients in a new institutional VTE prophylaxis protocol identified all patients undergoing knee arthroscopy during a 5-year period. This risk-based chemoprophylaxis protocol was instituted based on the Caprini model: patients at more than minimal risk were prescribed enoxaparin 40 mg daily for 3 weeks, while all others were instructed to take aspirin 325 mg twice daily. The primary outcome measure was incidence of VTE within 60 days postoperatively. Demographic characteristics and other risk factors for VTE were also recorded, as well as any postoperative complications. Among the 1,276 knee arthroscopies, there were 26 VTE events (2.0%), including 23 with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), two pulmonary emboli (PE), and one patient with both DVT and PE. There were no deaths or complications requiring hospitalization or reoperation. The VTE diagnosis occurred at, on average, 9 days postoperatively. Patients in the high-risk group treated with enoxaparin had a lower VTE incidence (1.49%) than those instructed to take aspirin (2.0%); p = 0.75. Those undergoing an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction had the highest VTE incidence (2.87%). This study found that a chemoprophylaxis protocol with preferential use of aspirin or low-molecular weight heparin based on risk factors reduced the VTE incidence below to 2.0%, which is lower than most historical controls.
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- Alan W Reynolds
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.,Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Bone and Joint Institute, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Bone and Joint Institute, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Bone and Joint Institute, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Bone and Joint Institute, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Easwaran R, Khan M, Sancheti P, Shyam A, Bhandari M, Ranawat AS, Thakkar S, Parikh S, Musahl V, Joglekar S, J Deshmukh A, Plancher K, Verma N, McAllister D, Verdonk P, Lustig S, Chandrateya A, Smigleiski R, Solayar G, Chernchujit B, Yung P, Budhiparama N, Hoshino Y, White N, Parker D, Clatworthy M, Brown C, Manzary M, Rajan D, Narvekar A, Tapasvi S, Pardiwala D, Panigrahi R, Arumugam S, Kapoor V, Mody B, Maheshwari J, Dahiya V, Joseph C, Laddha M, Rajgopal A. Prophylaxis for preventing venous thromboembolism in knee arthroscopy and soft tissue reconstruction: consensus statements from an international panel of experts. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:3634-3643. [PMID: 35435469 PMCID: PMC9013735 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-06973-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE There is a lack of consensus regarding need for Venous Thrombo Embolism (VTE) prophylaxis following arthroscopic knee surgery and open soft tissue knee reconstruction. Clear cut guidelines like ones for trauma surgery and arthroplasty do not exist and the published literature is limited to case reports with a few society guidelines. Given this lack of consensus, we conducted a modified Delphi questionnaire of international experts to provide recommendations on this topic. METHODS The consensus statements were generated using an anonymised 3 round modified Delphi questionnaire, sent to an international panel of 38 knee surgeons, with an 80% agreement being set as the limit for consensus. The responses were analysed using descriptive statistics with measures like mode, median and box plots. Feedback was provided to all panelists based on responses from the previous rounds to help generate the consensus. RESULTS Six consensus statements were generated after the three rounds of Delphi. Patient factors, prolonged surgery duration and family history of thrombogenic events emerged as the main points to be taken into consideration for prophylaxis. CONCLUSION It was established through this study, that there exists a select group of patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery that justify the usage of VTE prophylaxis. The expert responses to most of the questions in different scenarios favoured usage of VTE prophylaxis based on patient factors like advanced age, past history of VTE, smoking, oral contraceptive use etc. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V.
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- Raju Easwaran
- Shree Meenakshi Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic, B H 41 East, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, 110088, India.
- Department of Arthroscopy and Sports Injuries, Max Super-Speciality Hospital Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, India.
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- Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation and PG College, Pune, India
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- Sancheti Institute for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Pune, India
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- Chair, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Knee Division of SMI, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics, Hip and Knee Reconstruction Surgery, Columbia, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, USA
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- UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA
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- Orthopedic Service, VA Central California Health Care System, Fresno, CA, USA
- UCSF Fresno Orthopedic Residency Program, Fresno, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA
- Orthopaedic Foundation, Stamford, CT, USA
- Plancher Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, New York, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Fellowship, Rush University Medical Center, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Chicago, USA
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- Sports Medicine Service, Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, USA
- UCLA Department of Athletics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, USA
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- Orthopaedic Center Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Antwerp University, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sport Medicine, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Princess of Wales Hospital Bridgend, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Bridgend, UK
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- Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Department at LIFE Institute, LIFE Institute Biological Treatment Centre, Warsaw, Poland
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- Orthopaedic Specialist Centre, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopedics, Thammasat University Hospital, Khlong Nueng, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong, China
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- School of Vocational Studies and Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Medicine, University of Airlangga, Jl. Mayjend. Prof. Dr. Moestopo, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
- Department of Orthopaedics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Nicolaas Institute of Constructive Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation for Arthroplasty and Sports Medicine, Medistra Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Chatswood, Australia
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- International Knee and Joint Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Orthopedic Services, Johns Hopkins Aramco Health Care Center, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Orthopedics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Ortho One-Orthopaedic Speciality Centre, Coimbatore, India
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- P D Hinduja Hospitals Mumbai, Global Hospital Parel, Mumbai, India
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- Arthroscopy Service, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- PG Dept of Orthopaedics, Hitech Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Kalinga Super Speciality Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Centre for Sports Science, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed University), Chennai, India
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- Medica Superspeciality Hospital, Medica Hospitals, Kolkata, India
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- Welcare Hospital, Atladra-Vadsar Ring Road, Atladra, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Knee and Shoulder Service, Department of Orthopaedics, Sitaram Bharatiya Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Adult Reconstruction Lower Limb, Institute of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Orthopaedics, Medanta, Gurugram, India
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- Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, Asian Joint Reconstruction Institute, SIMS, Chennai, India
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- Institute of Musculoskeletal Diseases and Orthopaedics, Medanta Medicity, Gurugram, Haryana, India
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Nagashima M, Takeshima K, Origuchi N, Sasaki R, Okada Y, Otani T, Ishii K. Not Using a Tourniquet May Reduce the Incidence of Asymptomatic Deep Venous Thrombosis After ACL Reconstruction: An Observational Study. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211056677. [PMID: 34901291 PMCID: PMC8655454 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211056677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism are serious potential complications after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Little is known about the influence of tourniquet use on the incidence of DVT after ACLR. Purpose To compare the incidence of DVT after ACLR with and without the use of a tourniquet. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods Between November 2018 and May 2020, a total of 60 consecutive ACLRs in 60 patients, including 7 revision surgeries, were performed without tourniquet use at our hospital and were enrolled in this study (T- group). In addition, 55 consecutive ACLRs in 55 patients, including 10 revision surgeries, were performed with tourniquet use between April 2017 and September 2018 and were enrolled as the control group (T+ group). DVT was diagnosed using ultrasonography of both legs performed preoperatively and at postoperative week 1. The incidence of postoperative DVT was compared between the T- and T+ groups. Logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the effect of older age (≥40 vs <40 years) and tourniquet use on the occurrence of DVT. Results No DVTs were detected preoperatively. The incidence of postoperative DVT was significantly lower in the T- group compared with the T+ group (1 patient [1.7%] vs 9 patients [16.4%]; P = .005). All patients with DVT were asymptomatic. Although the mean operative time was not significantly different (80.8 minutes in the T+ group vs 78.5 minutes in the T- group; P = .461), the mean blood loss from the drain was significantly lower in the T- group than in the T+ group (149.9 vs 201.9 mL; P < .001). Age ≥40 years and tourniquet use were significantly related to the occurrence of DVT (odds ratio, 8.3 [95% CI, 1.9-36.8]; P = .005; and odds ratio, 8.8 [95% CI, 1.0-75.3]; P = .047, respectively). Conclusion ACLRs performed without tourniquet resulted in a significantly lower incidence of DVT after ACLR and significantly less bleeding from drains. If adequate visibility of the surgical field is obtained, ACLR without tourniquet use may reduce the incidence of DVT.
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- Masaki Nagashima
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Chiba, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Narita Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Chiba, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Ichikawa Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Chiba, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Narita Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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Incidence of and risk factors for deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing osteotomies around the knee: comparative analysis of different osteotomy types. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:3488-3494. [PMID: 33089349 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06326-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine the incidence of and risk factors for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) among different types of osteotomies around the knee. It was hypothesized that DVT would be detected at a substantial rate after the osteotomy, and there would be differences in the incidences among the different osteotomy procedures. METHODS Consecutive patients who underwent knee osteotomies for varus osteoarthritis and met the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Ultrasonographic evaluation was performed to detect DVT on bilateral whole leg at 1 month before and 7 days after surgery. Statistical comparison of the demographic and clinical parameters between the patients with and without DVT as well as multivariate analysis using logistic regression was conducted to identify risk factors related to the incidence of postoperative DVT. RESULTS The study subjects comprised 159 knees in 135 patients with medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOW-HTO), 93 knees in 78 patients with lateral closed wedge high tibial osteotomy (LCW-HTO), and 74 knees in 54 patients with double level osteotomy (DLO). In the postoperative evaluation, DVT was detected in 19 of 159 knees (11.9%) in MOW-HTO, 21 of 93 knees (22.6%) in LCW-HTO, and 5 of 74 knees (6.8%) in DLO. The incidence of DVT was significantly higher after LCW-HTO than after MOW-HTO and DLO (p < 0.01). DVT at a level above the knee was noted in one case after MOW-HTO, while DVT in the remaining cases developed at a level below the knee. No cases of symptomatic pulmonary embolism were encountered during the study period. Among the potential risk factors assessed for correlation with the incidence of DVT, LCW-HTO was identified as a significant risk factor (odds ratio: 2.54; 95% CI 1.334-4.836; p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that DVT occurred at a substantial rate (overall incidence of 13.8%) after osteotomy around the knee even with the use of prophylactic anticoagulant. Among the different osteotomy types, the DVT rate was significantly higher after LCW-HTO than after MOW-HTO and DLO. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prospectively designed observational cohort study, Level III.
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Ying P, Ding W, Jiang X, Xu Y, Xue Y, Wang Q, Zhu L, Dai X. Evaluation of Deep Vein Thrombosis Risk Factors After Arthroscopic Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Retrospective Observational Study. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost 2021; 27:10760296211030556. [PMID: 34189961 PMCID: PMC8252344 DOI: 10.1177/10760296211030556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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We evaluated the risk factors of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) after knee arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction in patients with only PCL injury. From August 2014 to December 2020, a total of 172 patients who had accepted knee arthroscopic PCL reconstruction underwent the color Doppler ultrasound of bilateral lower-extremities deep veins on 3 days postoperatively. Based on the inspection results, patients were divided into DVT group (18 males and 8 females, mean age 43.62 years) and non-DVT group (108 males and 38 females, mean age 33.96 years). The potential associations of DVT risk and age, gender, body mass index (BMI), diabetes, hypertension, smoking and other factors were analyzed. An old age (OR = 1.090; 95% CI = 1.025-1.158; P = 0.006), a high BMI (OR = 1.509; 95% CI = 1.181-1.929; P = 0.001) and an increased post-surgery D-dimer (OR = 5.034; 95% CI = 2.091-12,117; P ≤ 0.001) value were significantly associated with an elevated DVT risk after knee arthroscopic PCL reconstruction. Increased age, BMI, and postoperative D-dimer were risk factors of DVT following knee arthroscopic PCL reconstruction in patients with only PCL injury.
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- Pu Ying
- Department of Orthopedics, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Fan J, Zhou F, Xu X, Zhang Z, Tian Y, Ji H, Guo Y, Lv Y, Yang Z, Hou G. Clinical predictors for deep vein thrombosis on admission in patients with intertrochanteric fractures: a retrospective study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:328. [PMID: 33810786 PMCID: PMC8019175 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04196-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background Limited studies were available to investigate the prevalence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on admission in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures. The aim of present study was to evaluate risk factors and the prevalence of pre-admission DVT in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures. Methods This retrospective study included 788 elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture who were eligible for this study from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2019. Color doppler ultrasonography was performed for DVT detection at admission. All patients’ clinical data were collected. Univariate analysis and stepwise backward multivariate logistic regression were used to identify the risk factors contributing to the occurrence of DVT. Results The overall prevalence of pre-admission DVT in patients with intertrochanteric fractures was 20.81% (164 of 788 patients). The mean time from injury to admission was 2.1 days in the total population, 2.96 and 1.87 days in patients with and without DVT. Univariate analysis showed that significantly elevated risk of DVT were found in patients with longer time from injury to admission, high energy injury, lower Hb value, higher BMI, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), atrial fibrillation, dementia, varicose veins, higher age-adjusted CCI, higher ASA class and A3 type intertrochanteric fractures (P < 0.05). The adjusted multivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated that longer time from injury to admission, high energy trauma, COPD, lower Hb, diabetes and A3 type intertrochanteric fractures were independent risk factors of pre-admission DVT. Conclusions A high prevalence of pre-admission DVT was found in elderly Chinese patients with intertrochanteric fractures. Therefore, surgeons should be aware of the high prevalence of DVT for elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures in order to prevent intraoperative and postoperative PE and other lethal complications.
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- Jixing Fan
- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, No. 49, North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, No. 49, North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, No. 49, North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, No. 49, North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, No. 49, North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, No. 49, North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, No. 49, North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, No. 49, North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, No. 49, North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, No. 49, North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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Jeon SH, Kwon GH, Kim MS. Symptomatic bilateral massive pulmonary embolism and proximal and distal deep vein thrombosis following arthroscopic meniscus surgery: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e25372. [PMID: 33787641 PMCID: PMC8021312 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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RATIONALE The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after knee arthroscopy is remarkably lower than that of arthroplasty. We describe a patient with symptomatic bilateral massive pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the femoral and popliteal veins after arthroscopic meniscus repair surgery. PATIENT CONCERNS The patient underwent arthroscopic meniscus repair with no intraoperative complication. There were no underlying diseases such as hypertension or diabetes. On day 5 postoperative, the patient complained of dyspnea, chest discomfort, and nausea after standing. DIAGNOSIS On DVT and PTE computed tomography, there were multifocal PTEs in the distal portion of the main and segmental branches of both pulmonary arteries. There was a focal thrombosis in the left deep femoral vein, as well as small DVTs in the left popliteal and calf veins. INTERVENTIONS After 3 days of low-molecular-weight heparin 1 mg/kg every 12 hours, treatment was changed to an oral drug, dabigatran, for 6 months. OUTCOMES There were no PTE or DVT findings on computed tomography at 6 months postoperative. The patient did not complain of symptoms related to PTE or DVT at 6 months after the operation, has returned to work, and is living without discomfort. LESSIONS The frequency of VTE is very low after arthroscopic meniscus surgery, but it represents a life-threatening event. Our patient had risk factors for VTE including obesity, surgery time of ∼60 minutes, and immobilization. Although arthroscopic meniscus surgery is relatively safe, evaluation of risk factors for VTE should be performed before and after surgery, and appropriate thromboprophylaxis should be provided when necessary.
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- Sang Hyun Jeon
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Qu SW, Cong YX, Wang PF, Fei C, Li Z, Yang K, Shang K, Ke C, Huang H, Zhuang Y, Zhang BF, Zhang K. Deep Vein Thrombosis in the Uninjured Lower Extremity: A Retrospective Study of 1454 Patients With Lower Extremity Fractures. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost 2021; 27:1076029620986862. [PMID: 33426903 PMCID: PMC7802023 DOI: 10.1177/1076029620986862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to identify patients at higher risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in the uninjured lower extremity both preoperatively and postoperatively in patients with lower extremity fractures. We collected the clinical data of patients with lower extremities fractures who presented at Xi’an Honghui Hospital between 1 July, 2015 and 31 October, 2017. Doppler ultrasonography was used to diagnose the DVT. Patients were examined pre- and postoperatively. The patients were divided into thrombosis group and no thrombosis group according to the preoperative and postoperative ultrasonography results. The thrombosis group was defined as patients with DVT in the uninjured lower extremity and the no thrombosis group was defined as patients without DVT in the uninjured lower extremity. This study enrolled 1454 patients who met the inclusion criteria. The incidence of preoperative DVT in the uninjured lower extremity was 9.63% whereas the postoperative incidence was 20.29%. Age (OR = 0.965, 95 CI%: 0.954-0.977; P ≤ 0.001) and female (OR = 0.667, 95% CI: 0.451-0.986, P = 0.042) were independent risk factors for preoperative DVT in the uninjured lower extremity. Blood loss (OR = 0.997, 95 CI%: 0.995-1.000; P = 0.020), D-dimer level at admission (OR = 0.941, 95 CI%: 0.887-0.999; P = 0.045), and postoperative day 5 D-dimer level (OR = 0.889, 95 CI%: 0.819-0.965; P = 0.005), were independent risk factors for postoperative DVT in the uninjured lower extremity. For the patients with lower extremity fractures, age and female were associated with the preoperative DVT in the uninjured lower extremity. Blood loss, D-dimer at admission and postoperative day 5 D-dimer were associated with the postoperative DVT in the uninjured lower extremity.
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- Shuang-Wei Qu
- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, 12480Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, 12480Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, 12480Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, 12480Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, 12480Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, 12480Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, 12480Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, 12480Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, 12480Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, 12480Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, 12480Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, 12480Xi'an Jiaotong University, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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Fu YH, Liu P, Xu X, Wang PF, Shang K, Ke C, Fei C, Yang K, Zhang BF, Zhuang Y, Zhang K. Deep vein thrombosis in the lower extremities after femoral neck fracture: A retrospective observational study. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2020; 28:2309499019901172. [PMID: 31994963 DOI: 10.1177/2309499019901172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The actual incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in femoral neck fractures is underestimated. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of DVT in the lower extremities after femoral neck fracture before and after operation. METHODS The clinical data of patients with femoral neck fractures treated at Xi'an Honghui Hospital between July 1, 2016, and December 31, 2018, were collected. The patients were examined with ultrasonography before and after operation and divided into thrombosis and non-thrombosis groups according to their ultrasonographic results. The incidence of DVT was reported as a percentage. RESULTS The incidence rates of preoperative and postoperative DVT were 32% and 56%, respectively. DVT on the uninjured side constituted 45% of all preoperative DVT and 43% of all postoperative DVT. Peripheral DVT constituted 90% and 84% of all preoperative and postoperative DVT, respectively. Diabetes was an independent risk factor of preoperative DVT. Blood loss was an independent risk factor of postoperative DVT, and open reduction and internal fixation surgical procedure was independent protective factor of postoperative DVT as compared with hemiarthroplasty and total hip replacement. CONCLUSIONS The incidence rates of preoperative and postoperative DVT in the patients with femoral neck fracture were high, and orthopedists should pay more attention to DVT as a complication.
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- Ya-Hui Fu
- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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Fan W, Qiao T, You Y, Zhang J, Gao J. Perioperative prevalence of deep vein thrombosis in patients with percutaneous kyphoplasty: A retrospective study with routine ultrasonography. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e19402. [PMID: 32150087 PMCID: PMC7478572 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000019402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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In recent years, deep venous thrombosis (DVT) after spine surgery has received extensive attention, but perioperative prevalence of DVT in patients undergoing percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) is lacking.To assess the perioperative prevalence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients undergoing PKP with routinely applied ultrasonography.We reviewed 1113 consecutive patients undergoing PKP from January 2014 to August 2017. The surgical procedure was bilateral PKP. All patients were routinely examined with ultrasonography when admitted to the hospital and on the first post-operative day. Clinical signs of DVT were checked and recorded before examination.Forty (3.6%) out of 1113 patients were diagnosed with DVT by ultrasonography. Of the 40 detected cases of DVT, only six (0.54%) patients presented with clinical signs of DVT, demonstrating that there were 34 (3.05%) asymptomatic cases. No patient presenting with clinically suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) was observed. Gender, body mass index (BMI), operative time, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and lower limb fracture were not significant risk factors for DVT (P > .05). In contrast, patient age, oncologic conditions, DVT history, and paraplegia appeared to be significant risk factors for DVT (P < .01). There was no significant difference in the incidence of DVT found between the three PKP surgical levels (P > .05).The total incidence of perioperative DVT diagnosed with ultrasonography in patients undergoing PKP was 3.6%, of which only 0.54% was symptomatic cases. It is necessary to assess DVT using ultrasonography during the perioperative procedure of PKP, especially for high-risk patients.Level of evidence: Level IV.
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- Wencan Fan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Daqing Oilfield General Hospital, Heilongjiang 163001
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Daqing Oilfield General Hospital, Heilongjiang 163001
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, North District of Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Suzhou
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 188, Shizi Road, Suzhou 215006
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shengzhou People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Shengzhou Branch, Zhejiang, China
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Ekdahl V, Stålman A, Forssblad M, Samuelsson K, Edman G, Kraus Schmitz J. There is no general use of thromboprophylaxis and prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a nation-wide survey of ACL surgeons in Sweden. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:2535-2542. [PMID: 32025765 PMCID: PMC7429518 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-05851-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE The use of prophylaxis for thromboembolism and infection in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is not well documented and no general guidelines have been established. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ACL surgeons' individual strategies of thromboprophylaxis, use of prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis and vancomycin-soaked ACL grafts, and if its use is supported in the current literature. Additionally, the rationale for use of tourniquet was analysed. METHODS Questionnaires were distributed to all Swedish ACL surgeons who are registered in the Swedish Knee Ligament Register (SKLR), asking about prescription of thromboprophylaxis, prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis, the use of vancomycin-soaked graft and the use of a tourniquet during surgery. The responses were assessed for agreement and the thromboprophylaxis data were analysed in relation to the 2016 SKLR data. RESULTS 115 (75%) ACL surgeons responded to the survey. 81.7% prescribed thromboprophylaxis only when risk factors, such as history of thrombosis and the use of oral contraceptives, were present. Female gender, older age and admitted patient were considered the risk factors with the lowest impact. The respondents were generally restrictive regarding the use of prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis. The use of vancomycin-soaked graft was used by only nine (8%) surgeons representing 406 (13%) of the surgeries. CONCLUSION Swedish ACL surgeons are generally restrictive using thromboprophylaxis and only when risk factors are present. However, there is a lack of consensus in how to weigh the different risk factors and it does not completely adhere to the existing literature. Prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis is rarely used and the use of vancomycin soaking of graft is very limited and applies only to a small number of surgeons. The use of tourniquet is common. There is a need for ACL-specific guidelines regarding the use of thromboprophylaxis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Victor Ekdahl
- grid.4714.60000 0004 1937 0626Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- grid.4714.60000 0004 1937 0626Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden ,Capio Artro Clinic, Stockholm, Sweden
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- grid.4714.60000 0004 1937 0626Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- grid.8761.80000 0000 9919 9582Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clincial Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden ,grid.1649.a000000009445082XDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- grid.4714.60000 0004 1937 0626Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. .,Department of Orthopaedics, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
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Engler ID, Bragg JT, Miller SL. Incidence of Deep Venous Thrombosis Associated With Proximal Hamstring Rupture. Orthop J Sports Med 2019; 7:2325967119888486. [PMID: 31903398 PMCID: PMC6927196 DOI: 10.1177/2325967119888486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: Rates of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) have been studied for most common orthopaedic injuries. However, rates and risk factors have not been published for proximal hamstring injuries. Purpose: To determine the incidence of symptomatic DVT associated with proximal hamstring rupture and associations with prophylactic anticoagulation. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Inclusion criteria included all complete and, in a separate cohort, partial proximal hamstring ruptures treated by the senior author from 2007 through 2018 with at least 8 weeks of follow-up. Tendinopathy without tear was excluded. No DVT screening was performed. Charts of patients with symptomatic DVT were reviewed for the treatment method, the presence of imaging-confirmed DVT or pulmonary embolism, and risk factors for DVT. No patients received postinjury DVT prophylaxis. Surgical patients were routinely instructed to take aspirin (325 mg bid) or apixaban (2.5 mg bid) for 4 weeks. Patients with risk factors for DVT received enoxaparin (40 mg daily) for 2 weeks followed by aspirin (325 mg bid) for 2 weeks. Results: A total of 144 complete proximal hamstring ruptures were included: 132 treated operatively and 12 treated nonoperatively. There were 10 DVTs associated with the injury, for an overall rate of 6.9%. Five of the DVTs were diagnosed preoperatively in patients who had not received DVT prophylaxis; the other 5 were diagnosed postoperatively in patients on DVT prophylaxis. Six of the 10 DVTs had identifiable risk factors. All patients with postoperatively diagnosed DVTs were on prophylactic aspirin or enoxaparin. In the partial proximal hamstring rupture cohort of 114 ruptures, there were no DVTs. Conclusion: There is a high incidence of DVT associated with complete proximal hamstring ruptures (6.9%) despite many patients receiving DVT prophylaxis. This is substantially higher than that in other lower extremity injuries. Clinicians should have a high index of suspicion for DVT after these injuries, and postinjury DVT prophylaxis may be warranted.
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- Ian D Engler
- Department of Orthopaedics, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Boston Sports and Shoulder Center, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA.,New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Incidence of Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolus and Deep Vein Thrombosis After Knee Arthroscopy in the Pediatric and Adolescent Population. Clin J Sport Med 2019; 29:276-280. [PMID: 31241528 DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0000000000000519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The incidence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) after pediatric knee arthroscopy is unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after knee arthroscopy in the pediatric and adolescent population in a high-volume center. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Tertiary care children's hospital. PATIENTS All patients who underwent arthroscopy of the knee for a sports-related injury by 2 surgeons were reviewed. Chief complaint, past medical/surgical history, medications, procedure performed, intraoperative findings, intraoperative complications, and postoperative recovery were reviewed. The incidences of postoperative VTE within 30 days after the procedure were reviewed. RESULTS Seven hundred forty-six (358 male and 388 female patients) knee arthroscopies performed from September 2011 to October 2016 by 2 pediatric orthopedic surgeons specializing in sports-related injuries were included. The average age was 15.2 ± 2.72 years. Five patients were suspected to have either DVT or PE postoperatively (0.67%). The overall incidence of symptomatic confirmed VTE after knee arthroscopic procedures was 0.27% (one DVT after a partial lateral meniscectomy and one PE after fixation of an osteochondral lesion). CONCLUSIONS The incidence of VTE after pediatric sports medicine knee arthroscopies is low, 0.27%. Patients who present with calf swelling or pain, chest pain, or shortness of breath after arthroscopic surgery should be examined closely. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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Pulmonary embolism associated with upper extremity deep venous thrombosis after shoulder arthroscopy: A case report. J Orthop Sci 2019; 24:746-749. [PMID: 28209398 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2017.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2016] [Revised: 01/07/2017] [Accepted: 01/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Tischer TS, Oye S, Lenz R, Kreuz P, Mittelmeier W, Bader R, Tischer T. Impact of compression stockings on leg swelling after arthroscopy - a prospective randomised pilot study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:161. [PMID: 30967135 PMCID: PMC6456960 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2540-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2018] [Accepted: 03/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Post-operative limb swelling may negatively affect the outcome of arthroscopic surgery and prolong rehabilitation. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the effect of compression stockings versus no compression on post-operative swelling and pain in the early post-operative phase. Methods A single-centre, randomised controlled trial was performed. Patients who underwent minor knee arthroscopy were randomised to wear class II compression stockings (23-32 mmHg) (CS) or no compression stockings (NCS) immediately post-operatively for ten days. All patients received low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) at prophylactic dosage. The primary outcome variable was post-operative swelling of the limb, quantified by using an optical 3D measurement system (Bodytronic© 600). Pain was rated on a visual analogue scale (VAS). From a total of 76 patients assessed, 19 patients were eligible for final analysis. The trial followed the CONSORT criteria, was registered at clinicaltrial.gov and approved by the local ethics committee. Results The circumference at the middle thigh (cF) was significantly different between groups at day 10 (p = 0.032; circumference − 1.35 ± 2.15% (CS) and + 0.79 ± 3.71% (NCS)). Significant differences were also noted around the knee (cD) at day 10 (p = 0.026) and a significant trend at cD and at the mid lower leg (cB1) at day 4. The volume of the thigh was also different with marked difference between days 1 and 4 between the two groups (p = 0.021; volume + 0.54 ± 2.03% (CS) and + 4.17 ± 4.67 (NCS)). Pain was lower in compression group (not statistically significant). Conclusions Post-operative limb swelling can be reduced significantly by wearing compression stockings in the early post-operative phase when compared to not wearing stockings. This may improve the rehabilitation process after arthroscopic surgery. The optimal duration of compression therapy seems to be between three and ten days. Trial registration clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02096562, date of registration 11.11.2013).
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- Tina S Tischer
- Department of Cardiology, University Medicine Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Hamburg, Germany.,Department of Orthopedics, University Medicine Rostock, Doberaner Str. 142, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medicine Rostock, Doberaner Str. 142, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medicine Rostock, Doberaner Str. 142, 18057, Rostock, Germany.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asklepios Clinic Bad Tölz, Bad Tölz, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medicine Rostock, Doberaner Str. 142, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medicine Rostock, Doberaner Str. 142, 18057, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medicine Rostock, Doberaner Str. 142, 18057, Rostock, Germany.
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BACKGROUND The frequency of knee arthroscopy procedures is increasing in pediatric and adolescent patients. In general, complications after these procedures in adolescents are uncommon. The purposes of this study are to report the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in adolescent patients after knee arthroscopy procedures, as well identify risk factors in this patient population. METHODS Medical records were reviewed in all pediatric and adolescent patients (≤19 y) who underwent an arthroscopic knee procedure from 2010 to 2014 and were diagnosed with a symptomatic VTE in the postoperative period. Demographic features were recorded, and included age, sex, body mass index, clinical characteristics (diagnosis, type of surgical intervention, tourniquet time), VTE risk factors [family history of VTE, obesity (body mass index >30), oral contraceptive use, and smoking use/exposure] and treatment (anticoagulation type/duration). RESULTS Out of 2783 patients who underwent knee arthroscopy during the 5-year study period, 7 patients (3 males, 4 females, mean age, 16.9 y, range, 15 to 18) developed a symptomatic postoperative VTE (incidence, 0.25%, 95% confidence interval, 0.11%-0.54%). There were 6 unilateral deep venous thrombosis, and 1 bilateral deep venous thrombosis. Arthroscopic procedures performed in this cohort included anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (3), isolated lateral release (1), meniscectomy (2), and patellar realignment with arthroscopic lateral release, open tibial tubercle osteotomy, and open proximal medial retinacular reefing (1). VTE was diagnosed an average of 9 days following surgery (range, 3 to 16). All patients were initially treated with low-molecular-weight heparin, and 2 were converted to warfarin. Mean duration of anticoagulation treatment was 64 days (range, 28 to 183). All patients had at least 1 identifiable medical or surgical risk factor, including oral contraceptive use (2), smoking (2), obesity (2), an arthroscopically assisted open procedure (4), or tourniquet time >60 minutes (3). CONCLUSIONS VTE after adolescent knee arthroscopy has not been well described. The incidence is ∼0.25%. Previously established risk factors for VTE were present in 100% of the affected population. Low-molecular-weight heparin was used to successfully treat this complication. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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Nemeth B, Cannegieter SC. Venous thrombosis following lower-leg cast immobilization and knee arthroscopy: From a population-based approach to individualized therapy. Thromb Res 2019; 174:62-75. [DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2018.11.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Revised: 11/09/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Kraus Schmitz J, Lindgren V, Janarv PM, Forssblad M, Stålman A. Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: incidence, outcome, and risk factors. Bone Joint J 2019; 101-B:34-40. [PMID: 30601041 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.101b1.bjj-2018-0646.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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AIMS The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence, risk factors, and outcome of venous thromboembolism (VTE) following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in a nationwide cohort. PATIENTS AND METHODS All ACL reconstructions, primary and revision, that were recorded in the Swedish Knee Ligament Register (SKLR) between 2006 and 2013 were linked with data from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare. The incidence of VTE was determined by entries between the day of surgery until 90 days postoperatively based on diagnosis codes and the prescription of anticoagulants. Risk factors, outcome, and the use of thromboprophylaxis were analyzed. Descriptive statistics with multivariate analysis were used to describe the findings. RESULTS The cohort consisted of 26 014 primary and revision ACL reconstructions. There were 89 deep venous thromboses (DVTs) and 12 pulmonary emboli (PEs) with a total of 95 VTEs (0.4 %). Six patients with a PE had a simultaneous DVT. The only independent risk factor for VTE was age greater than or equal to 40 years (odds ratio 2.31, 95% confidence interval 1.45 to 3.70; p < 0.001). Thromboprophylaxis was prescribed to 9461 patients (36%) and was equally distributed between those with and those without a VTE (37.9% vs 36.4%). All patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) one and two years postoperatively were significantly lower in those with VTE. CONCLUSION The incidence of VTE following ACL reconstruction is 0.4%, and the only significant risk factor is age. Patients with VTE had worse postoperative clinical outcome than patients without VTE. We recommend against the routine use of thromboprophylaxis, but it should be considered in older patients.
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- J Kraus Schmitz
- Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Orthopaedics, Visby Hospital, Visby, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Capio Artro Clinic, Sophiahemmet, Sweden
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- Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Capio Artro Clinic, Sophiahemmet, Sweden
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Cheng Y, Liu J, Su Y, Zhao H, Zhao Y, Wen M, Lu S, Zhang W, Wu J. Clinical Impact of Coagulation and Fibrinolysis Markers for Predicting Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism in Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost 2019; 25:1076029619877458. [PMID: 31608652 PMCID: PMC6900621 DOI: 10.1177/1076029619877458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Revised: 08/21/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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One common complication after joint arthroplasty is venous thromboembolism (VTE). Therefore, it is essential to measure the changes in coagulation and fibrinolysis in order to predict VTE among patients who underwent joint arthroplasty. This study aimed to identify potential useful biomarkers for prognosing to VTE. This was a prospective cohort study enrolling 83 patients who underwent joint arthroplasty. The levels of d-dimer, thrombin-antithrombin complex (TAT), plasmin-α2-antiplasmin complex (PIC), soluble thrombomodulin, and tissue plasminogen activator inhibitor complex were measured on day 0 (before surgery) and days 1, 3, and 6 after surgery. Ultrasound examination was used to diagnose VTE on preoperative day 0 and postoperative day 6. A total of 35 patients developed VTE after surgery. Patients with VTE exhibited significantly higher levels of d-dimer and TAT on postoperative days 3 and 6 (all P < .05). The area under curves (AUC) of receiver operating characteristic (ROC) were 0.65 and 0.68 and 0.68 and 0.74 for d-dimer and TAT levels on postoperative days 3 and 6, respectively. The level of TAT/PIC ratio on postoperative day 6 was significantly increased among patients with VTE compared to non-VTE patients (P < .0001). In addition, the AUC of ROC, cutoff level, sensitivity, specificity, positive-predictive value, and negative-predictive value of TAT/PIC ratio were 0.78, 4.03 ng/TU, 97.14%, 33.33%, 51.52%, and 94.12%, respectively. The high sensitivity and negative predictive value of TAT/PIC ratio make it a potential prognostic index for diagnosing VTE during the early phase of postoperative joint arthroplasty.
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- Yuying Cheng
- Department of laboratory medicine, Peking University Fourth School of
Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Adult reconstruction department, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing,
China
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- Department of laboratory medicine, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing,
China
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- Department of laboratory medicine, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing,
China
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- Department of laboratory medicine, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing,
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- Department of laboratory medicine, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing,
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- Department of laboratory medicine, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing,
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- Department of laboratory medicine, Peking University Fourth School of
Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of laboratory medicine, Peking University Fourth School of
Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
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Weinberg I, Giri J, Kolluri R, Arcelus JI, Falgá C, Soler S, Braester A, Bascuñana J, Gutiérrez-Guisado J, Monreal M. Characteristics, treatment patterns and outcomes of patients presenting with venous thromboembolic events after knee arthroscopy in the RIETE Registry. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2018; 46:551-558. [PMID: 30196344 DOI: 10.1007/s11239-018-1736-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Knee arthroscopy is the most common orthopedic procedure worldwide. While incidence of post-arthroscopy venous thromboembolic events (VTE) is low, treatment patterns and patient outcomes have not been described. Patients from the "Registro Informatizado Enfermedad TromboEmbolica" who had confirmed post-arthroscopy VTE were compared to patients with provoked, post bone-fracture, and to patients with unprovoked VTE. Baseline characteristics, presenting signs and symptoms, treatment and outcomes including recurrent VTE, bleeds or death were compared. A total of 101 patients with post-arthroscopy VTE and 19,218 patients with unprovoked VTE were identified. Post-arthroscopy patients were younger (49.5 vs. 66 years, P < 0.0001) and had less history of VTE [5.9% vs. 20%, OR 0.26 (0.11-0.59)]. Among patients with isolated DVT, there were fewer proximal DVT in the post-arthroscopy group [40% vs. 86%, OR 0.11 (0.06-0.19)]. Treatment duration was shorter in the post-arthroscopy group (174 ± 140 vs. 311 ± 340 days, P < 0.0001) and more often with DOAC [OR 3.67 (1.95-6.89)]. Recurrent VTE occurred in 6.18 (1.96-14.9) and 11.9 (11.0-12.8) per 100 patient years [HR 0.52 (0.16-1.26)] after treatment in the post-arthroscopy and unprovoked groups, respectively. Recurrent VTE occurred in 5.17 (1.31-14.1) per 100 patient years in a separate post bone-fracture group (n = 147), also not statistically different than the post-arthroscopy recurrence rate. After anticoagulation cessation, some patients post-knee arthroscopy develop VTE. While our small sample size precludes drawing firm conclusions, this signal should warrant further research into the optimal treatment duration for these patients, as some patients may be at increased risk for long-term recurrence.
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- Ido Weinberg
- Vascular Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Fireman Vascular Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, GRB-852G, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
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- Division of Cardiology, Penn Cardiovascular Outcomes, Quality, & Evaluative Research Center, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- OhioHealth Vascular Institute, Ohio Health, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital de Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Olot i Comarcal de la Garrotxa, Girona, Spain
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- Department of Haematology, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Monográfico ASEPEYO, Madrid, Spain.,Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain.,Universidad Católica de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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Zhang BF, Wei X, Huang H, Wang PF, Liu P, Qu SW, Li JH, Wang H, Cong YX, Zhuang Y, Zhang K. Deep vein thrombosis in bilateral lower extremities after hip fracture: a retrospective study of 463 patients. Clin Interv Aging 2018; 13:681-689. [PMID: 29713152 PMCID: PMC5912380 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s161191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Objective To investigate the incidences of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) before and after operation in inpatients with hip fractures in both lower extremities. Patients and methods We collected the clinical data of 463 patients with lower extremities fractures who presented at Xi'an Honghui Hospital between July 1, 2014, and October 31, 2016 and met all the inclusion criteria. Doppler ultrasonography was used to diagnose DVT. The patients were examined preoperatively and postoperatively and divided into the thrombosis and non-thrombosis group according to the ultrasonographic findings. We divided the DVT cases into central, peripheral, and mixed thromboses. Results The incidence of preoperative DVT was 34.98%, and the prevalence of DVT on the uninjured side was 13.60%. This composition ratio increased to 57.23% postoperatively, and the prevalence of DVT on the uninjured side was 25.05%. Age (odds ratio [OR], 1.03; 95% CI: 1.01-1.04; P=0.002), venous thrombosis at admission (OR, 4.05; 95% CI, 2.30-7.13; P=0.000), and the days between the fracture and the operation (OR, 1.10; 95% CI, 1.02-1.20; P=0.020) were the independent risk factors of preoperative DVT. Coronary heart disease (OR, 1.85; 95% CI: 1.18-2.89; P=0.007), venous thrombosis at admission (OR, 22.35; 95% CI: 6.78-73.60; P=0.000), days between fracture and operation (OR, 1.06; 95% CI: 1.01-1.11; P=0.021), and blood loss (OR, 1.002; 95% CI: 1.000-1.003; P=0.014) were independent risk factors of postoperative DVT. Conclusion The actual incidence of DVT after hip fracture may be underestimated. The incidences of preoperative and postoperative DVTs and the incidence of DVT on the uninjured limb were high.
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- Bin-Fei Zhang
- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hong-Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hong-Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hong-Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hong-Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hong-Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hong-Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hong-Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hong-Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hong-Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hong-Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Hong-Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Camporese G, Bernardi E, Noventa F, Bosco M, Monteleone G, Santoro L, Bortoluzzi C, Freguja S, Nardin M, Marullo M, Zanon G, Mazzola C, Damiani G, Maniscalco P, Imberti D, Lodigiani C, Becattini C, Tonello C, Agnelli G. Efficacy of Rivaroxaban for thromboprophylaxis after Knee Arthroscopy (ERIKA). Thromb Haemost 2018; 116:349-55. [PMID: 27075710 DOI: 10.1160/th16-02-0118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2016] [Accepted: 04/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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SummaryWithout thromboprophylaxis, knee arthroscopy (KA) carries a low to moderate risk of venous thromboembolism. Over 5 million arthroscopies are performed worldwide yearly. It was our study objective to assess the efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban for thromboprophylaxis after therapeutic KA. Patients undergoing KA in nine Italian teaching or community hospitals were allocated to once-daily rivaroxaban (10 mg) or placebo for seven days in a phase II, multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomised trial. The primary efficacy outcome was a composite of all-cause death, symptomatic thromboembolism and asymptomatic proximal DVT at three months; major bleeding represented the primary safety outcome. All patients underwent whole-leg ultrasonography at day 7(+1), or earlier if symptomatic. A total of 241 patients were randomised (122 rivaroxaban, 119 placebo), and 234 completed the study. The primary efficacy outcome occurred in 1/120 of the rivaroxaban group and in 7/114 of the placebo group (0.8% vs 6.1%, respectively, p=0.03; absolute risk difference, −5.3%, 95% CI, −11.4 to −0.8; crude relative risk 0.14, 95% CI, 0.02 to 0.83; number-needed-to-treat=19). No major bleedings were observed. We found no association between different arthroscopic procedures and thrombotic events. Small sample size, high exclusion rate, and low number of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction procedures are the main limitations of our study. In conclusion, a seven-day course of 10-mg rivaroxaban may be safely employed for thromboprophylaxis after KA. Whether prophylaxis after KA should be given to all patients, or to selected “high-risk” subjects, remains to be determined. A larger trial to verify our preliminary results is warranted.
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Fang CH, Liu H, Zhang JH, Yan SG. An unusual case of symptomatic deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after arthroscopic meniscus surgery. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2018; 19:19. [PMID: 29343245 PMCID: PMC5773136 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-017-1919-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 12/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Although thrombosis complication is rare after arthroscopic meniscus surgery, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism can be fatal. The associated risk factors and whether anticoagulant prevention after arthroscopic knee surgery is necessary have not reach consensus. Here we present a case of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after a common arthroscopic meniscectomy. Case presentation The patient had no risk factors except ipsilateral leg varicose veins. She present swell at knee and calf from postoperative 3 weeks, and developed dyspnea, palpitation, and nausea on 33th day, pulmonary embolism was confirmed with CT angiography at emergency department. After thrombolysis and anticoagulation therapy were administered, the patient improved well and discharged. And the intravenous ultrasound confirmed thrombosis of popliteal vein and small saphenous vein. Who don’t have common risk factors for venous thromboembolism. Conclusions Despite the low incidence of thromboembolic complications after simple arthroscopy surgery, its life-threatening and devastating property make clinicians rethink the necessity of thromboprophylaxis and importance of preoperative relative risk factors screening.
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- Chao-Hua Fang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No.88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, People's Republic of China.,Department of Joint Surgery, the 6th Hospital of Ningbo, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, the 6th Hospital of Ningbo, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, the 6th Hospital of Ningbo, Ningbo, 315000, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No.88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, People's Republic of China.
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Chemoprophylaxis for venous thromboembolism prevention in spine surgery patients. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2017; 83:1213. [PMID: 28863082 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Chung WS, Lin CL. Increased risks of venous thromboembolism in patients with psoriasis. A Nationwide Cohort Study. Thromb Haemost 2017; 117:1637-1643. [PMID: 28536717 DOI: 10.1160/th17-01-0039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2017] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Systemic inflammation and hypercoagulability in psoriasis are related to cardiovascular morbidity. The aim of the study was to investigate the incidence and risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with psoriasis in Taiwan. We identified inpatients aged ≥ 18 years with a diagnosis of psoriasis and controls at a 1: 1 ratio of frequency matched by sex, age, frequency of medical visits, length of stay, and comorbidities between 2000 and 2010 in the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. Each patient was traced to the date of VTE occurrence, loss to follow-up, death, or the December 31, 2011, whichever occurred first. We analysed 8945 patients with psoriasis and 8945 controls. The patients with psoriasis exhibited a greater incidence rate of VTE (19.2 vs 9.88 per 10 000 person-years) than did the controls. After adjustment for covariates, the patients with psoriasis presented a 2.02-fold risk of VTE (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] = 2.02, 95 % confidence interval [CI] = 1.42-2.88) compared with that in the control cohort. The aHR of VTE was significantly higher in the first year of follow-up (aHR = 3.30, 95 % CI = 1.45-7.55) than after one year (aHR = 1.68, 95 % CI = 1.13-2.49).
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- Wei-Sheng Chung
- Wei-Sheng Chung, MD, PhD, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taichung, Taiwan, No. 199, Section 1, San-Min Road, Taichung City 40343, Taiwan, Tel.: +886 4 22294411, Fax: +886 4 22290020, E-mail:
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Nadarajah V, Roach R, Ganta A, Alaia MJ, Shah MR. Primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: perioperative considerations and complications. PHYSICIAN SPORTSMED 2017; 45:165-177. [PMID: 28276989 DOI: 10.1080/00913847.2017.1294012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most commonly studied orthopaedic injuries. Despite having an excellent prognosis, complications do occur. The timely recognition and management of complications is imperative to ensure the success of reconstruction. Avoiding such complications requires thorough preoperative planning, proficient technical skills to properly manage intraoperative complications, and an extensive knowledge of possible postoperative complications.
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- Vidushan Nadarajah
- a Department of Orthopaedic Surgery , SUNY Downstate Medical Center , Brooklyn , NY , USA
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- b Department of Orthopaedic Surgery , New York University Langone Medical Center, Hospital for Joint Diseases , New York , NY , USA
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- b Department of Orthopaedic Surgery , New York University Langone Medical Center, Hospital for Joint Diseases , New York , NY , USA
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- b Department of Orthopaedic Surgery , New York University Langone Medical Center, Hospital for Joint Diseases , New York , NY , USA
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- b Department of Orthopaedic Surgery , New York University Langone Medical Center, Hospital for Joint Diseases , New York , NY , USA
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Cancienne JM, Diduch DR, Werner BC. High Altitude Is an Independent Risk Factor for Postoperative Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism After Knee Arthroscopy: A Matched Case-Control Study of Medicare Patients. Arthroscopy 2017; 33:422-427. [PMID: 27876235 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2016.07.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2016] [Revised: 06/18/2016] [Accepted: 07/28/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To use a national database of Medicare patients to evaluate the association of uncomplicated knee arthroscopy performed at high altitude with the incidence of postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE). METHODS The 100% Medicare Standard Analytical File database was queried for all patients undergoing isolated arthroscopic partial meniscectomy and/or chondroplasty from 2005-2012. Patients with more complex open or additional arthroscopic knee procedures, a personal history of VTE, or any hypercoagulable state were excluded. The result of this query was then stratified by the altitude of the hospital ZIP code in which the procedure was performed. The appropriate patients were placed into a high-altitude group (≥4,000 ft) and matched to patients who underwent the same procedures at an altitude less than or equal to 100 ft on the basis of age, sex, and medical comorbidities. The rate of VTE was then assessed for both the high-altitude and matched low-altitude patients within 30 days and 90 days postoperatively. RESULTS The rate of combined VTE (deep venous thrombosis [DVT] and/or pulmonary embolism [PE]) (odds ratio [OR], 2.0; P = .0003), the rate of PE (OR, 2.5; P = .0099), and the rate of DVT (OR, 1.7; P = .0066) within 30 days were all significantly higher in patients with procedures performed at high altitude compared with matched patients with the same procedures performed at low altitude. At 90 days postoperatively, similarly elevated risks of VTE, PE, and DVT were found in patients with procedures performed at high altitude. CONCLUSIONS In this study of knee arthroscopy in Medicare patients, a procedure performed at an altitude ≥4,000 ft was a significant risk factor for the development of postoperative VTE compared with matched patients undergoing the same procedure at an altitude less than or equal to 100 ft. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective case-control study.
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- Jourdan M Cancienne
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.A..
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A case of asymptomatic bilateral massive pulmonary embolism after arthroscopic multiple knee ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2017; 25:260-262. [PMID: 25502476 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-014-3466-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2013] [Accepted: 11/25/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Venous thromboembolism, which includes deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is a serious complication after operations involving the lower extremities, and it can be fatal. However, few reports have described the incidence of PE and its associated risk factors after arthroscopic knee surgery. We present a case of bilateral massive PE of the main pulmonary arteries and DVT detected on multi-detector row computed tomography after arthroscopic multiple knee ligament reconstruction. Our patient was asymptomatic despite having several risk factors for thromboembolic events (43 years of age, a long operation time, obesity, and diabetes mellitus) and receiving no pharmacologic thromboembolic prophylaxis. Although fatality due to PE is relatively uncommon, when a patient has several risk factors for PE, perioperative thromboprophylaxis should be considered. Level of evidence IV.
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The incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) during hip arthroscopic surgery. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2016; 136:1431-5. [PMID: 27402212 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-016-2508-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The use of hip arthroscopy has been widely increasing. Although deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is thought to be a serious complication of orthopaedic surgery, there were few reports discussing DVT related to hip arthroscopic surgery. This study aimed to investigate the incidence and risk factors of DVT related to hip arthroscopic surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study included 72 patients. Clinical diagnosis of DVT was confirmed through ultrasonography performed preoperatively and 3 days postoperatively. Additionally, D-dimer levels were measured preoperatively and on postoperative days 1, 3, and 7. Age, body mass index, operation time, procedure type, and D-dimer levels were statistically compared between the two groups (identified DVT vs. no identified DVT). RESULTS Five patients (6.94 %) were diagnosed with DVT clinically, although all cases were asymptomatic. The mean age of the patients with identified DVT was 62.0 ± 6.1 years; significantly higher than the mean age of the patients without DVT (45.1 ± 1.7 years; P = 0.0188). CONCLUSION The incidence of DVT during hip arthroscopy, investigated by ultrasound, was 6.94 %. From our results, we recommend screening for and treatment of asymptomatic DVT, especially in older patients, during hip arthroscopic surgery.
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Janssen RPA, Reijman M, Janssen DM, van Mourik JBA. Arterial complications, venous thromboembolism and deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A systematic review. World J Orthop 2016; 7:604-617. [PMID: 27672574 PMCID: PMC5027016 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v7.i9.604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2016] [Revised: 05/14/2016] [Accepted: 06/03/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To summarize the current knowledge on vascular complications and deep venous thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
METHODS A systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, Web of Science, CINAHL, PubMed publisher, and Google scholar medical literature databases were searched up to November 10, 2015. Any arthroscopic surgical method of primary or revision intra-articular ACL reconstruction of all graft types in humans was included. A risk of bias assessment was determined.
RESULTS Fourty-seven studies were included in the review. Pseudaneurysms were the most frequently reported arterial complication after ACL reconstruction, irrespective of graft type or method of graft fixation with an incidence of 0.3%. The time to diagnosis of arterial complications after ACL reconstruction varied from days to mostly weeks but even years. After ACL reconstruction without thromboprophylaxis, the incidence of DVT was 9.7%, of which 2.1% was symptomatic. The incidence of pulmonary embolism was 0.1%. Tourniquet time > 2 h was related to venous thromboembolism. Thromboprophylaxis is indicated in patients with risk factors for venous thromboembolism.
CONCLUSION After ACL reconstruction, the incidence of arterial complications, symptomatic DVT and pulmonary embolism was 0.3%, 2.1% and 0.1% respectively. Arterial complications may occur with all types of arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, methods of graft fixation as well as any type of graft. Patients considered to be at moderate or high risk of venous thromboembolism should routinely receive thromboprophylaxis after ACL reconstruction.
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Prodromo J, Rackley J, Mulcahey MK. A review of important medical and surgical considerations for obese patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery. PHYSICIAN SPORTSMED 2016; 44:231-9. [PMID: 27578242 DOI: 10.1080/00913847.2016.1221750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Obesity represents a unique challenge in orthopaedic surgery, the impact of which is seen through all phases of injury: in the development of disease, during the operative procedure, and throughout the rehabilitation period. Given the high prevalence of obesity in the United States and around the world, this patient population represents a substantial proportion of patients in need of orthopedic care. The effects of this disease constrain both medical and financial resources. For obese patients undergoing orthopedic procedures, adequate steps must be taken to minimize the risks that occur before, during, and after surgical intervention. This literature review discusses the impact of obesity on arthroscopic procedures, with a focus on procedures involving the shoulder, hip, and knee. The management of obese patients during the perioperative period should address the specific concerns relating to these patients. Obesity is a risk factor for numerous comorbidities, is associated with surgical complications, and is a predictor of poor functional outcomes following arthroscopy. Efforts to minimize the negative impact of obesity on arthroscopic procedures are crucial.
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- John Prodromo
- a Department of Orthopaedic Surgery , Drexel University College of Medicine , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- b Drexel University College of Medicine , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- c Department of Orthopaedic Surgery , Hahnemann University Hospital/Drexel University College of Medicine , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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Park YG, Ha CW, Lee SS, Shaikh AA, Park YB. Incidence and Fate of "Symptomatic" Venous Thromboembolism After Knee Arthroplasty Without Pharmacologic Prophylaxis in an Asian Population. J Arthroplasty 2016; 31:1072-7. [PMID: 26777576 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2015.11.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2015] [Revised: 10/27/2015] [Accepted: 11/20/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As the possibility of developing complications after an "asymptomatic" venous thromboembolism (VTE) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been reported very low, "symptomatic" VTEs seem to be the real concern among orthopedic surgeons. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of "symptomatic" VTEs and the fate of "symptomatic" VTEs after anticoagulation therapy and assess whether routine pharmacologic prophylaxis is necessary in TKA patients. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 2891 consecutive TKAs in 1933 patients. Graduated compression stockings and intermittent pneumatic calf compression devices were used for VTE prophylaxis. The incidence of symptomatic VTE was investigated until 6 months postoperatively. Patients with VTE underwent anticoagulation therapy and followed up to evaluate range of motion, knee society score, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities index scores, and the presence of any complications (mean follow-up period, 3.6 years). RESULTS Fifty-three (1.83%) of the 2891 TKAs had suggestive symptoms and/or sign of VTE. Of these 53 cases, 26 (0.90%) were diagnosed as symptomatic VTE, which comprised 10 (0.35%) symptomatic deep venous thromboses, 11 (0.38%) symptomatic pulmonary embolisms (PEs), 5 (0.17%) symptomatic deep venous thromboses combined with PEs, and no fatal PE. There was no significant difference in range of motion, knee society score, and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities index scores between the groups with or without symptomatic VTE. When treated properly after the diagnosis of symptomatic VTE, no specific complications were identified. CONCLUSION Symptomatic VTEs are rare in patients who undergo TKAs with mechanical prophylaxis only. Patients with symptomatic VTEs after TKA can be treated without significant sequelae once they are properly treated with anticoagulation after the diagnosis.
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- Yong-Geun Park
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Rong Z, Yao Y, Chen D, Song K, Zheng M, Jiang Q. The incidence of deep venous thrombosis before arthroscopy among patients suffering from high-energy knee trauma. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2016; 24:1717-21. [PMID: 26971108 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-016-4026-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2015] [Accepted: 01/22/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the present study was to analyse the incidence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) before knee arthroscopy in patients who had sustained high-energy knee injuries. METHOD This study included 64 patients who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery as a result of injury from a traffic accident or a high fall. Venography was performed on the injured leg of each patient before arthroscopy. The patients were divided into two groups based on whether they had DVT. Correlation analysis was performed to determine the factors associated with DVT. RESULTS A total of 32 (50 %) of the 64 patients had venographic evidence of DVT. Of these DVTs, seven were proximal (10.9 %). The D-dimer (DD) level was significantly higher in the DVT group, especially among the patients whose symptoms had persisted for more than 10 days. DVT is difficult to diagnose solely based on clinical symptoms, as some patients are symptomatic while others exhibit symptoms that could be attributed to trauma. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of DVT before knee arthroscopy in patients with high-energy knee injuries was 50 %, and the prevalence of proximal DVT was 10.9 %. DD is a sensitive marker for DVT. No patient developed DVT with a DD level lower than 0.8 mg/L, but those with DD level higher than 1.5 mg/L had a much higher incidence of DVT developing in patients who had been injured for more than 10 days. A routine examination to exclude DVT in these patients should be performed before arthroscopy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Zhen Rong
- Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstruction Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University, Zhongshan Road 321, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.,Joint Research Center for Bone and Joint Disease, Model Animal Research Center (MARC), Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstruction Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University, Zhongshan Road 321, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.,Joint Research Center for Bone and Joint Disease, Model Animal Research Center (MARC), Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstruction Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University, Zhongshan Road 321, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.,Joint Research Center for Bone and Joint Disease, Model Animal Research Center (MARC), Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstruction Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University, Zhongshan Road 321, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.,Joint Research Center for Bone and Joint Disease, Model Animal Research Center (MARC), Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Centre for Orthopaedic Research, School of Surgery, University of Western Australia, M Block, QEII Medical Centre, Monash Avenue, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia.
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstruction Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University, Zhongshan Road 321, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China. .,Joint Research Center for Bone and Joint Disease, Model Animal Research Center (MARC), Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China. .,Center of Diagnosis and Treatment for Joint Disease, Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University, Zhongshan Road 321, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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Bogunovic L, Jain A, Campbell KA, Wright RW. The Role of Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. OPER TECHN SPORT MED 2016. [DOI: 10.1053/j.otsm.2015.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Mitani G, Takagaki T, Hamahashi K, Serigano K, Nakamura Y, Sato M, Mochida J. Associations between venous thromboembolism onset, D-dimer, and soluble fibrin monomer complex after total knee arthroplasty. J Orthop Surg Res 2015; 10:172. [PMID: 26555394 PMCID: PMC4641411 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-015-0315-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2015] [Accepted: 11/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Prevention and early detection of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is important after arthroplasty of the lower limb. The purpose of this study was to investigate the associations between VTE and hemostatic markers after minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty (MIS-TKA). Methods We performed a retrospective study of 50 patients (55 knees) who underwent primary unilateral MIS-TKA with periodic determination of D-dimer and soluble fibrin monomer complex (SFMC) concentrations and with ultrasonography. The development of symptomatic and asymptomatic VTE, location of deep venous thrombosis (DVT; proximal or distal), changes in SFMC and D-dimer concentrations, and correlations between hemostatic markers and VTE onset were evaluated. Results Twenty-six patients (47 %) had an asymptomatic distal DVT, but none had proximal DVT, pulmonary embolism, or symptomatic DVT. DVT was detected at postoperative day 1 (POD1) in 16 patients, POD3 in six, and POD5 in three (excluding detections of the same DVT in the same position on different days). DVT onset correlated significantly with SFMC concentration on POD1 and with D-dimer concentration on POD3. The D-dimer concentration did not differ significantly between patients who developed DVT (DVT+) and those who did not (DVT−) at each postoperative time. SFMC concentration differed between DVT+ and DVT− patients only on POD1. Analysis of each hemostatic marker classified as either within or outside the normal concentration range showed no significant correlations between D-dimer concentration and DVT onset at each period. There were significant correlations between SFMC concentrations and DVT onset on POD1 and POD3. There were also significant correlations between D-dimer positive (+) findings and/or SFMC+ findings and DVT onset on POD1 and POD3. D-dimer+ and/or SFMC+ findings had better specificity on POD1 and a positive predictive value on POD1 and POD3 compared with SFMC+ alone. Conclusions SFMC concentration is an effective hemostatic marker for early detection of DVT. D-dimer concentration alone has limited value as a hemostatic marker for early detection of DVT. Measurement of both D-dimer and SFMC concentrations might be a more sensitive diagnostic tool than measuring SFMC concentration alone.
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- Genya Mitani
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai University Oiso Hospital, Gakkyou 21-1, Oiso, Naka-gun, Kanagawa, 259-0198, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgical Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgical Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgical Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan.
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- Department of Physical Recreation, School of Physical Education, Tokai University, 4-1-1 Kitakaname, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, 259-1292, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgical Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgical Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan.
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