The incidence of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after fracture of the tibia: An analysis of the National Trauma Databank.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2017.01.007
Abstract: Controversy exists regarding the routine use of chemical prophylaxis in isolated lower extremity fractures. The incidence of VTE in specific fracture locations in the lower extremity is largely unknown, and represents key information necessary to… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; trauma databank; national trauma; fracture ... See more keywords