The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 82:1807 (2000)
© 2000 The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
Evidence-Based Orthopaedics |
Commentary
Robert B. Bourne, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C)
London Health Sciences Centre, University of Western Ontario
This study from the Pulmonary Embolism Prevention (PEP) Trial
Collaborative Group provides sound evidence for routinely considering
postoperative low-dose aspirin therapy as a prophylaxis against
both PE and DVT for patients who have had operative treatment for
hip fracture, total hip arthroplasty, or total knee replacement.
The conclusions of this . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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