Aspirin prophylaxis is not associated with increased risk of venous thromboembolism in arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures: a non-inferiority study

ConclusionAspirin is not associated with increased incidence of VTE after HHA or THA for FNF. Aspirin prophylaxis should be considered in hip fracture patients to mitigate bleeding risk, particularly those with low to intermediate VTE risk.Level of evidenceLevel III, Retrospective study.

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Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - January 10, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research