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Potential efficacy of low-molecular-weight heparin in preventing thromboembolic events
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Arthroscopy. 2014 Aug;30(8):987-96
Data from 14 Level I or Level II randomized controlled trials (N=4726) was gathered in this meta-analysis. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of low-molecular-weight heparin venous thromboprophylaxis versus placebo/no treatment in non-major orthopaedic patients with transient reduced mobility. Findings indicated significant risk reduction of thromboembolic events with prophylactic low-molecular-weight heparin compared to the absence of prophylaxis.
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