Impact of health utility after thrombotic complications following total hip and knee arthroplasty

ConclusionObjective calculation of both the benefit and risks of anticoagulation in the post‐operative patient is significantly altered by including the effect on patient's quality of life utility value. Therapeutic anticoagulation in some common situations is probable to be of more detriment than benefit when considering health utility.
Source: ANZ Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research