Question

A 65-year-old man with long-standing osteoarthritis of the knee is scheduled for elective total knee replacement. He has no prior history of venous thromboembolism. Which postoperative venous thromboembolism prophylaxis is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Low-molecular-weight heparin plus mechanical prophylaxis (e.g. compression stockings)

Answer

Early mobilisation only

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

Warfarin with INR target 3.5-4.0

Answer

No prophylaxis as surgery is below the umbilicus

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with long-standing osteoarthritis of the knee is scheduled for elective total knee replacement. He has no prior history of venous thromboembolism. Which postoperative venous thromboembolism prophylaxis is most appropriate?