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FDA Approves Pradaxa for Thromboprevention After Hip Replacement

November 25, 2015 OrthoBuzz for Surgeons

The FDA this week approved dabigatran (Pradaxa) for prevention of DVT and pulmonary embolism following hip arthroplasty surgery. The approval follows FDA analysis of two

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JBJS Reviews Editor’s Choice–Orthopaedic Patients Taking Anticoagulants

September 20, 2015September 20, 2015 OrthoBuzz for Surgeons

Perioperative anticoagulation for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery remains a challenge. Currently, there is insufficient evidence to provide definitive recommendations for care. Recent estimates suggest that,

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Aspirin’s Effectiveness in VTE Prevention Varies by Procedure

August 18, 2014August 20, 2014 OrthoBuzz for Surgeons

A recent meta-analysis of eight randomized trials (1,408 total patients) compared aspirin to anticoagulants such as warfarin and dabigatran for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) after

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