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The Journal of Arthroplasty, PAPER #19| VOLUME 22, ISSUE 2, P304, FEBRUARY 01, 2007

A Prospective Study of Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Lovenox: Results and Surgical Site Complications

R.S.J. Burnett, MD, FRCS(C) J.C. Clohisy, MD D.J. McDonald, MD R.W. Wright, MD R.A. Shively, MD S.A. Givens, RN R.L. Barrack MD
Hip Knee

Low-molecular-weight heparins provide effective venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in total hip and total knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA). Wound problems using these agents have created concerns for surgeons. The purpose of this study is to report on the efficacy/complications using Lovenox in THA/TKA patients, with prospective surgical site monitoring.


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