VTE INFORMATION

Despite the use of today’s preventive
measures, VTE still happens. It’s still
the monkey on your back.

For many postsurgical orthopedic patients, venous thromboembolism (VTE) poses a significant health risk. VTE consists of 2 potentially life–threatening conditions1:

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Pulmonary embolism (PE)

These conditions can lead to long-term complications.1


Hip Replacement Surgery

FACT:

VTE is the most common cause for readmission to the hospital following hip replacement surgery.2

Symptomatic VTE risk is higher for postsurgical orthopedic
patients compared with the general population
and remains elevated for at least 2 months following
surgery.3

Preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) via thromboprophylaxis in patients undergoing orthopedic surgery is the recommended approach to minimizing the risk of complications. 1-4