ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2012
Thromboprophylaxis in spinal surgery: a survey.
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- Pathway for enhanced recovery after spinal surgery-a systematic review of evidence for use of individual components.BMC anesthesiology · 2021Pooled it
- Adult spinal deformity surgery: a systematic review of venous thromboprophylaxis and incidence of venous thromboembolic events.Neurosurgical review · 2020Pooled it
- The effects of a tourniquet used in total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2014Pooled it
- Comparison of rivaroxaban and parnaparin for preventing venous thromboembolism after lumbar spine surgery.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2015Trial
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- Analysis of risk factors for deep vein thrombosis after lumbar endoscopic single-segment decompression without fusion.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Practice preference of thromboprophylaxis following spine surgery - an international expert survey of AO spine members.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Revisiting Anticoagulation in Spine Surgery: Balancing Venous Thromboembolic Events and Epidural Hematoma.Global spine journal · 2025Article
- Complications of Venous Thromboembolism Chemoprophylaxis in Lumbar Laminectomy With and Without Fusion.International journal of spine surgery · 2024Article
- Chemoprophylactic Anticoagulation 72 Hours After Spinal Fracture Surgical Treatment Decreases Venous Thromboembolic Events Without Increasing Surgical Complications.North American Spine Society journal · 2022Article
- Operative Outcomes After Cervical Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis Fracture in the Elderly.International journal of spine surgery · 2022Article
- Factors Affecting the Decision to Initiate Anticoagulation After Spine Surgery: Findings From the AOSpine Anticoagulation Global Initiative.Global spine journal · 2022Article
- Use of Fondaparinux Following Elective Lumbar Spine Surgery Is Associated With a Reduction in Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism.Global spine journal · 2020Article
- Perioperative Anticoagulation Management in Spine Surgery: Initial Findings From the AO Spine Anticoagulation Global Survey.Global spine journal · 2020Article
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- Cervical Spine Decompression and Fusion Outcomes in Trauma Patients Actively Receiving Anticoagulation Treatment for Cerebrovascular Injury: A Retrospective Comparative Study.International journal of spine surgery · 2020Article
- Causes and preventive measures of symptomatic spinal epidural haematoma after spinal surgery.International orthopaedics · 2017Article
- Hemostatic function to regulate perioperative bleeding in patients undergoing spinal surgery: A prospective observational study.PloS one · 2017Observational
- Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism following Thoracolumbar Surgery: Analysis of 43,777 Patients from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program 2005 to 2012.Global spine journal · 2016Article
- Prophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Survey of Korean Knee Surgeons.Knee surgery & related research · 2016Article
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Abstract
backgroundVenous Thromboembolism (VTE) is the most common complication following major joint surgery. While attention has been focused upon the incidence of thromboembolic disease following total hip or knee arthroplasty or emergency surgery for hip fracture, there exists a gap in the medical literature examining the incidence of VTE in spinal surgery. Evidence suggests that the prevalence of DVT after spinal surgery is higher than generally recognized but with a shortage of epidemiological data, guidelines for optimal prophylaxis are limited. This survey, of individuals attending the 2009 British Association of Spinal Surgeons Annual Meeting, sought to examine prevailing trends in VTE thromboprophylaxis in spinal surgery, adherence to guideline outlined by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and to compare selections made by orthopaedic and neurosurgeons.
methodsWe developed a questionnaire with eight clinical scenarios. Participants were asked to supply details on their specialty and to select which method(s) of thromboprophylaxis they would employ for each scenario. Chi squared analysis was used for statistical comparison of the questionnaire responses.
results73% of neurosurgical respondents' and 31% of orthopaedic surgeons employed low molecular weight heparin (p < 0.001). Neurosurgeons also selected anti-embolism stockings more frequently (79% v 50%) while orthopaedic surgeons preferred mechanical prophylaxis (26% v 9%). There was no significant difference between trauma and non-trauma scenarios (p = 0.05).
conclusionThere is no clear consensus in thromboprophylaxis in spinal surgery. There was a significant difference in selections across surgical disciplines with neurosurgeons more closely adhering to national guidelines. Further research examining the epidemiology of venous thromboembolism in spinal surgery and the risks-benefit relationship of thromboprophylaxis is warranted.
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