Venous Thrombosis Below the Knee: Prevention of Life and Limb Threatening Morbidity
Paul A. Stone, DPM, MBA, FACFAS*
Podiatrist, Castle Rock Foot & Ankle Care, Castle Rock, CO, USA.
*Corresponding Author: Paul A. Stone, DPM, MBA, FACFAS, Podiatrist, Castle Rock Foot & Ankle Care, Castle Rock, CO, USA.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58624/SVOAOR.2024.04.078
Received: September 03, 2024 Published: October 17, 2024
Abstract
The incidence of acute deep venous thrombosis is considered low compared with other orthopedic procedures such as knee and hip arthroplasty. The literature is still controversial with regards to chemical prophylaxis for treatment of foot and ankle trauma and surgery. It is crucial for the foot and ankle team to evaluate the potential risk factors for venous thrombosis with the goal of preventing the complications of post-phlebitic syndrome, pulmonary hypertension, and fatal pulmonary embolus. This article reviews the current literature, risk stratification scoring methods, and makes recommendations for chemical prophylaxis for high risk patient populations.
Keywords: Thromboprophylaxis, Deep venous thrombosis, Risk stratification, Pulmonary embolism, Risk assessment tools, Blood clot, Acute Arterial thrombosis, Atherosclerosis.
Citation: Stone PA. Venous Thrombosis Below the Knee: Prevention of Life and Limb Threatening Morbidity. SVOA Orthopaedics 2024, 4:5, 103-116. doi: 10.58624/SVOAOR.2024.04.078