Thromboprophylaxis for Total Knee Arthroplasty

Abstract

Abstract The authors report an update of the main methods for preventing deep vein thrombosis after total knee replacement, which are divided into mechanical and pharmacological methods. The current principal used drugs, their dosages, and the comparative risks and benefits are also reported.

Keywords

• prótese total de joelho
• complicações
• trombose venosa
• prevenção