Bridging therapy for oral anticoagulation increases the risk for bleeding-related complications in total joint arthroplasty

Conclusion: In this study, there was a significant increase in bleeding-related complications in total joint replacement with bridging therapy compared to prophylaxis. This risk was highest in patients with total hip arthroplasty. There were no thromboembolic events in bridged patients.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research