Alabama Orthopaedic Specialists, P.A.: Article: Deep Vein Thrombosis

 

Deep Vein Thrombosis
AAOS
American Academy of Orthopeadic Surgeons
Copyright 2000

Sometimes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That's certainly true in the case of major surgery, such as a total hip replacement. To reduce or prevent post-surgical complications, physicians commonly prescribe preventive (prophylactic) treatment. For example, a major post-surgical... (Full story)