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. 1976 Oct 23;2(7991):867-9.
doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(76)90535-3.

Prevention and diagnosis of venous thrombosis in patients with hip fractures. A survey of current practice

G K Morris, J R Mitchell

Prevention and diagnosis of venous thrombosis in patients with hip fractures. A survey of current practice

G K Morris et al. Lancet. .

Abstract

643 orthopaedic surgeons were sent a questionary asking how they attempted to prevent and diagnose deep venous thrombosis (D.V.T.) in patients with hip fractures. 411 (64%) replied. Of those who replied, 51% offered no prophylaxis, only 3% routinely used oral anticoagulation, and 85% relied on clinical signs in the diagnosis.

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