Venous Thromboembolism After Shoulder Arthoplasty and Arthroscopy.

Authors

Catherine M Rapp, Beaumont Health
Edward J Shields, Beaumont Health
Brett P Wiater, Beaumont Health
J Michael Wiater, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-15-2019

Publication Title

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Abstract

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the orthopaedic literature largely focuses on lower extremity trauma and arthroplasty, with relatively few investigations of VTE after shoulder surgery. Because the rate of shoulder surgery, especially arthroplasty, continues to expand, it is important for practicing surgeons to understand the magnitude of risk, potential consequences, and prevention methods with regard to VTE. VTE after shoulder surgery has been a topic of increasing interest over the past decade, and the purpose of this review is to examine the recent literature on pathophysiology, risk factors, incidence, diagnosis, sequelae, prevention, treatment, and current recommendations regarding VTE after shoulder surgery.

Volume

27

Issue

8

First Page

265

Last Page

274

Recommended Citation

Rapp CM, Shields EJ, Wiater BP, Wiater JM. Venous Thromboembolism After Shoulder Arthoplasty and Arthroscopy. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019 Apr 15;27(8):265-274. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00763. PMID: 30480588.

DOI

10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00763

ISSN

1940-5480

PubMed ID

30480588