While the Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism After Shoulder Arthroscopy Is Low, the Risk Factors Are a Body Mass Index Greater than 30 and Hypertension

• Main Authors: Kaveh Momenzadeh, M.D (Author), Diana Yeritsyan, B.A (Author), Sharri Mortensen, M.D (Author), Nadim Kheir, M.D (Author), Mohammad Khak, M.D (Author), Daniela Caro, M.D (Author), Farima Kahe, M.D (Author), Mohammadreza Abbasian, M.D (Author), Chen Mo, Ph.D (Author), Megan McNichol, M.S (Author), Nikolaos Paschos, M.D., Ph.D (Author), Ara Nazarian, Ph.D (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Purpose: To determine the overall incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) following shoulder arthroscopy and to define potential risk factors associated with its development that may help define guidelines for the use of thromboprophylaxis. Methods: A systematic review was performed using PubMed,...