Table 5.
Venous thromboembolism, wound complications, and deep infection*
| Variable | IV-only group (n = 93) | IA-only group (n = 93) | Low-dose combined group (n = 95) | High-dose combined group (n = 95) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symptomatic deep vein thrombosis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NA |
| Symptomatic pulmonary embolism | 1 (1%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | NA |
| Thromboembolic event | 1 (1%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | NA |
| Superficial wound necrosis | 1 (1%) | 0 | 0 | 1 (1%) | NA |
| Oozing | 3 (3%) | 4 (4%) | 4 (4%) | 7 (7%) | 0.572 |
| Deep infection | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NA |
*Data are presented as numbers of patients; #p values were calculated using chi-square test for categorical variables; IV = intravenous; IA = intraarticular; NA = not applicable.