In:
The Duke Orthopaedic Journal, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing, Vol. 7, No. 1 ( 2017-06), p. 30-33
Abstract:
We report 3 cases of preoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in a 20-year-old female volleyball player (C1), a 22-year-old female snowboarder (C2), and a 36-year-old male recreational basketball player (C3). In all three cases, the patients presented with hypersensitivity in the injured knee and guarded significantly on physical examination. The patients were all placed on anticoagulation prior to operative intervention. C1 underwent repair 45 days after her injury and C2 delayed repair until completion of a 6 month course of warfarin. C3 did not undergo repair of the ACL; he developed significant stiffness and had diagnostic arthroscopy with lysis of adhesions and synovectomy 5 months following his injury. Conclusion Data is limited regarding the risk of DVT after nonmajor orthopaedic injury, such as ACL injury. Recognition and immediate treatment of the DVT is essential in minimizing the risk of additional complications. Duration of anticoagulation and delay in surgical intervention should be determined based on individual patient goals and risk factors. Baumgartner RE, Jones MD, Hame SL, McAllister DR. Preoperative Deep Vein Thrombosis following Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear: Report of Three Cases. The Duke Orthop J 2017;7(1):30-33.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2231-5055
,
2231-5136
DOI:
10.5005/jp-journals-10017-1078
Language:
English
Publisher:
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing
Publication Date:
2017
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2706545-5
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