The incidence of venous thromboembolism in total joint replacement during COVID-19 pandemic : has lockdown had an influence?
Khan, Shehzaad A Logan, Peter Asokan, Ajay Handford, Charles Rajgor, Harshadkumar Dhirajlal Khadabadi, Nikhil Aravind Moores, Thomas Targett, John
Khan, Shehzaad A
Logan, Peter
Asokan, Ajay
Handford, Charles
Rajgor, Harshadkumar Dhirajlal
Khadabadi, Nikhil Aravind
Moores, Thomas
Targett, John
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Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust; Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
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2020-12-14
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The incidence we report is much higher than the reported incidence in the literature, which we believe is related to the 14-day self-isolation period and immobility prior to their operation. We recommend that all patients undergoing TJR that require a period of self-isolation, are pre-assessed prior to self-isolation for their risk of VTE, potentially using mechanical and chemical prophylaxis to reduce the likelihood of developing VTE.Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2020;1-12:751-756.
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Khan SA, Logan P, Asokan A, Handford C, Rajgor HD, Khadabadi NA, Moores T, Targett J. The incidence of venous thromboembolism in total joint replacement during COVID-19 pandemic : has lockdown had an influence? Bone Jt Open. 2020 Dec 14;1(12):751-756.
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