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Risk of VTE after orthopedic surgery in patients who did not receive prophylaxis.
| Total DVT | Proximal DVT | Total PTE | Fatal PTE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery | % | % | % | % |
| TKA | 41-85 | 05-22 | 1.5-10 | 0.1-1.7 |
| THA | 42-57 | 18-36 | 0.9-28 | 0.1-2.0 |
| Hip fracture | 46-60 | 23-30 | 03-11 | 0.3-7.5 |
Adapted from Geerts WH, et al. Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. Chest. 2008;381S-453S.
