Characterization of Pulmonary Emboli in Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients Compared to General Medical Patients

In conclusion, women undergoing TJA had significantly higher risk of developing PE compared with male arthroplasty or medical patients. Differences were observed in size and distribution of PEs between medical and TJA patients, which suggest a different nature of embolic phenomenon. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Knee Surgery - July 8, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jov é, Nathaniel A. Samaan, Sam Pizzimenti, Natalie M. Lincoln, Denis Markel, David C. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research