The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 21, Issue: 2, Page: 308-309

Prophylaxis with Vena-Flow and Enoxaparin vs Vena-Flow and Aspirin for Thromboembolic Disease Prevention in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Geoffrey H. Westrich; Friedrich Bottner; Edwin Su; Nicole Taveras; Pamela Sanchez; Russell Windsor; Richard Laskin; Steven Haas; Thomas Sculco

Knee

Previous studies have shown the efficacy of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) or low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) in preventing deep venous thrombosis (DVT) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This exploratory study evaluated the safety and efficacy of DVT prophylaxis combining IPC plus LMWH (enoxaparin) compared to IPC plus aspirin in patients undergoing unilateral TKA.

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