Co-author Anne R. Bass, MD discusses the new JBJS study “Periprosthetic Joint Infection Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Following Revision Total Knee Replacement.” Watch the video below.

Read the full report here.

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  1. Future prospective studies should address the optimal approach to VTE prophylaxis in this high-risk population…
    A possible approach to VTE prophylaxis in this high-risk population are calf muscle pump exercises, cf. Kropp AT, Meiss AL, Guthoff AE, Vettorazzi E, Guth S, Bamberger CM. The efficacy of forceful ankle and toe exercises to increase venous return: A comprehensive Doppler ultrasound study. Phlebology. 2018 Jun;33(5):330-337 – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28478746/.

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