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Budin JS, Ramos T, Segel K, Rumps MV, Mulcahey MK. Venous Thromboembolism Chemical Prophylaxis in Patients Undergoing Shoulder Arthroscopy. JBJS Rev 2024; 12:01874474-202403000-00007. [PMID: 38466802 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.23.00228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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» Venous thromboembolism (VTE) after shoulder arthroscopy is rare (0.01%-0.38%) but impacts a significant number of patients because of the high procedure volume.» Studies found no significant benefit in reducing VTE risk with aspirin or low-molecular-weight heparins.» Current guidelines for thromboprophylaxis in shoulder arthroscopy lack consensus and need patient-specific considerations.» Further research is required to develop evidence-based thromboprophylaxis guidelines for shoulder arthroscopy.
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- Jacob S Budin
- Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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Li T, Li Y, Zhang L, Pang L, Tang X, Zhu J. Venous thromboembolism after arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a systematic review. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:103. [PMID: 36788620 PMCID: PMC9927062 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03592-0] [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: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To summarize the incidence, risk factors, diagnosis methods, prophylaxis methods, and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) following arthroscopic shoulder surgery. METHODS Literature on VTE after arthroscopic shoulder surgeries was summarized, and all primary full-text articles reporting at least 1 case of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) after arthroscopic shoulder surgeries were included. Articles were critically appraised and systematically analyzed to determine the incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, prophylaxis, and management of VTE following arthroscopic shoulder surgeries. RESULTS This study included 42 articles in which the incidence of VTE ranges from 0 to 5.71% and the overall incidence was 0.26%. Most VTE events took place between the operation day and the 14th day after the operation (35/51). Possible risk factors included advanced age (> 70 years), obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2), diabetes mellitus, thrombophilia, history of VTE, prolonged operation time, hormone use, and immobilization after surgery. The most common prophylaxis method was mechanical prophylaxis (13/15). No statistical difference was detected when chemoprophylaxis was applied. The management included heparinization followed by oral warfarin, warfarin alone and rivaroxaban, a direct oral anticoagulant. CONCLUSION Based on the included studies, the incidence rate of VTE after arthroscopic shoulder surgeries is relatively low. The risk factors for VTE are still unclear. CT/CTA and ultrasound were the mainstream diagnosis methods for PE and DVT, respectively. Current evidence shows that chemical prophylaxis did not deliver significant benefits, since none of the existing studies reported statistically different results. High-quality studies focusing on the prophylaxis and management of VTE population undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgeries should be done in the future.
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- Tao Li
- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan Province People’s Republic of China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan Province People’s Republic of China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan Province People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China.
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Kim DH, Na SS, Park UJ, Cho CH. Is Routine Screening Using Duplex Ultrasonography for Deep Vein Thrombosis Necessary after Shoulder Arthroplasty? Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13040636. [PMID: 36832124 PMCID: PMC9955511 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13040636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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The aims of this study were to examine the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after shoulder arthroplasty in Korean patients. A total of 265 patients who underwent shoulder arthroplasty were included. The mean age of the patients was 74.6 years, and there were 195 females and 70 males. Clinical data including patient demographics, blood tests, and previous and current medical history were investigated. For screening of DVT, duplex ultrasonography of the operative arm was performed 2 to 5 days after surgery. Of the 265 patients, 10 patients (3.8%) were diagnosed with DVT using postoperative duplex ultrasonography. There were no cases of pulmonary embolism. There were no significant differences between the DVT and no DVT groups regarding all clinical data, except for the Charlson comorbidity index (CCI), which was significantly higher in the DVT group than in the no DVT group (5.0 vs. 4.1; p = 0.029). All patients had asymptomatic DVT that showed complete resolution after administration of antithrombotic agents or close observation without medications. The overall incidence of DVT was 3.8% during a period of 3 months after shoulder arthroplasty in Korean patients, and most cases were asymptomatic. Routine screening for DVT using duplex ultrasonography after shoulder arthroplasty may not be necessary except in patients with high CCI.
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- Du-Han Kim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Keimyung University School of Medicine, 1035 Dalgubul-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 42601, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Keimyung University School of Medicine, 1035 Dalgubul-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 42601, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Keimyung University School of Medicine, 1035 Dalgubul-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 42601, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Keimyung University School of Medicine, 1035 Dalgubul-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 42601, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-53-258-4771
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Venous Thromboembolism After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Database Study of 31,918 Cases. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2022; 30:949-956. [PMID: 36135929 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-22-00352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Venous thromboembolism (VTE), including pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is a rare but serious complication of total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). Owing to limited evidence, Clinical Practice Guideline recommendations for VTE chemoprophylaxis after TSA rely heavily on the risk stratification of individual patients. The objectives of this study were to identify the prevalence and risk factors independently associated with VTE, PE, and DVT in the 30-day postoperative period after TSA. METHODS A retrospective case-control study was conducted using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database by querying the Current Procedural Terminology code for total shoulder arthroplasty from 2011 to 2020. The initial query resulted in 33,089 patients. After applying exclusion criteria for age younger than 50 years, emergency surgery, and open wound or infection, a final cohort of 31,918 patients who underwent TSA were included. The primary outcome was venous thromboembolism, and secondary outcome variables were PE and DVT. A bivariate screen was done for explanatory variables associated with our outcome variables, and variables with P < 0.1 in the bivariate screen were included in a multivariable logistic regression model. RESULTS Of the 31,918 patients in our cohort, 183 patients (0.573%) developed VTE, 92 patients (0.29%) developed PE, and 104 patients (0.326%) developed DVT during the 30-day postoperative period. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that older age, higher body mass index, longer surgical time, and longer hospital length of stay were associated with VTE and PE and that hypertension and shorter hospital length of stay were associated with DVT. DISCUSSION The prevalence of VTE after TSA is low. Older patients, patients with higher body mass index, and patients with longer surgical durations are at higher risk for VTE after TSA. Our findings are relevant for preoperative risk stratification and the decision for chemoprophylaxis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III Prognostic.
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Na SS, Kim DH, Choi BC, Cho CH. Incidence, characteristics, and risk factors of venous thromboembolism in shoulder arthroplasty-a systematic review. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2022; 46:2081-2088. [PMID: 35761099 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-022-05496-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence, characteristics, and risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients who underwent shoulder arthroplasty (SA) through systematic review. METHODS A search of studies was conducted using the databases for PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Ovid, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Library according to the guidelines for PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Meta-Analyses). Quality assessment was performed using the Methodological Index for Nonrandomized Studies (MINORS). RESULTS Nine studies (12,566 shoulders) were finally eligible and the mean MINORS score was 13.2 (ranges, 9-18). The overall incidence of VTE was 0.81% (78/9681) including 0.54% (52/9681) for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and 0.33% (42/12,566) for pulmonary embolism (PE). There were no significant differences in the incidences according to the type of arthroplasty. DVT was detected at an average of 18.8 days after index surgery, and PE was detected at an average of 12.7 days after index surgery. The risk factors for VTE included age older than 70 years, higher BMI, raised Charlson Comorbidity Index, history of DVT, asthma, cardiac arrhythmia, diabetes, lower haemoglobin level, use of general endotracheal anaesthesia without interscalene nerve block, traumatic indication, longer operative time, and revision SA. The mortality rate was 4.1% (2/49) for VTE and 8.3% (2/24) for PE. CONCLUSION Despite the fact that the overall incidence of VTE following SA was as low as 0.81%, shoulder surgeons should consider the potential for this serious complication in high-risk patients. Further well-designed large-scale studies are necessary to clarify the consensus for VTE after SA including risk factors, treatment, and prophylaxis.
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- Sang-Soo Na
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Keimyung University School of Medicine, 1035 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, 42601, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Keimyung University School of Medicine, 1035 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, 42601, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Keimyung University School of Medicine, 1035 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, 42601, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, Keimyung University School of Medicine, 1035 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, 42601, South Korea.
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Ji L, Lyu CL, Feng M, Qiang H. Asymptomatic Pulmonary Embolism After Shoulder Arthroscopy: Case Report and Literature Review. Orthop Surg 2021; 13:1119-1125. [PMID: 33719207 PMCID: PMC8126936 DOI: 10.1111/os.12982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary embolism (PE) is extremely rare after shoulder arthroscopy. However, early identification of the situation deserves attention due to its potential risk of causing death. By now, it is still difficult to detect the PE without symptoms and clear sources during the perioperative period. CASE PRESENTATION We report here two cases of asymptomatic PE, both happening within 24 h after shoulder arthroscopy, without any detected deep venous thrombosis of extremities. It is suspected the cases were due to the abnormal decrease in partial pressures of oxygen and arterial oxygen saturation, and were confirmed by computed tomography pulmonary angiography. We also discuss the reason why the patients showed no related symptoms when PE occurred and perform a review of PE following shoulder arthroscopy. CONCLUSIONS This report highlights that PE could occur in the early phase after shoulder arthroscopy. An unexplained decrease in partial pressure of oxygen or arterial oxygen saturation should be considered seriously. The symptoms of PE might be masked due to patients' tolerance to hypoxia.
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- Le Ji
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University (Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital), Xi'an, China
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- Division of Computed Tomography, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University (Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital), Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University (Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital), Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University (Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital), Xi'an, China
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Kolz JM, Aibinder WR, Adams RA, Cofield RH, Sperling JW. Symptomatic Thromboembolic Complications After Shoulder Arthroplasty: An Update. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2019; 101:1845-1851. [PMID: 31626009 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.18.01200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism (VTE) complications, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, are dreaded complications of orthopaedic surgical procedures that can result in substantial morbidity and mortality. There is a paucity of data examining risk factors for VTE in shoulder arthroplasty. The purpose of the present study was to review the rate of symptomatic VTE, determine patient and operative risk factors for VTE, and report on complications associated with VTE following shoulder arthroplasty. METHODS Over a 16-year period, 5,906 patients underwent primary anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, or hemiarthroplasty. Symptomatic VTE events were identified in 24 shoulders within 90 days of surgery. Patient records were reviewed for surgical indication, patient and operative risk factors, and management of VTE. RESULTS The rate of symptomatic VTE following shoulder arthroplasty was 0.41%. There were no deaths resulting from VTE events. Compared with patients who did not have VTE, those with symptomatic VTE events were found to be older (74.75 versus 68.51 years; p = 0.0028) and more likely to have had arthroplasty for a traumatic indication (3.31% versus 0.33%; p < 0.001). Age of >70 years and arthroplasty for a traumatic indication were found to be independent risk factors on multivariate nominal logistic regression analysis, whereas body mass index, sex, operative time, and type of arthroplasty performed were not found to be independent risk factors. There were 11 readmissions resulting directly from the VTE events, and patients diagnosed with VTE as inpatients had longer hospital stays than outpatients (13.71 versus 1.94 days; p = 0.0002). CONCLUSIONS The risk of VTE following shoulder arthroplasty is low, and routine use of pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis may not be necessary. However, VTE complications can lead to substantial morbidity, longer hospital stays, readmission to the hospital, and further complications. Therefore, patients with multiple risk factors for VTE such as prior history of VTE, active malignancy, age of >70 years, or arthroplasty for traumatic indications should be considered for pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Joshua M Kolz
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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