Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism After Adolescent Knee Arthroscopy

Conclusions: VTE after adolescent knee arthroscopy has not been well described. The incidence is ∼0.25%. Previously established risk factors for VTE were present in 100% of the affected population. Low–molecular-weight heparin was used to successfully treat this complication. Level of Evidence: Level IV.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Knee Source Type: research