Abstract
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common complication of total joint arthroplasty. Fondaparinux VTE prophylaxis is currently begun 6 to 8 hours after surgery. Flexible dosing may reduce bleeding risk and allow easier use by starting the morning after surgery instead of staggered hours on the surgery day. This study examined flexible timing of the first dose of fondaparinux. Whether the first dose was administered 8 ± 2 hours after surgery or the morning after surgery, no significant difference was observed in incidence of symptomatic VTE (2.0% and 1.9%, respectively, P = .89). Major and minor bleeding events were similar between groups (1.2% and 0.7% [ P = .19], and 1.4% and 2.0% [ P = .31], respectively). Delaying initiation of fondaparinux prophylaxis provides an option after total joint arthroplasty with preserved efficacy and safety.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
