Routine Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis May Be Inadequate in the Hypercoagulable State of Severe Coronavirus Disease 2019.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of venous thromboembolism in critically ill coronavirus disease 2019 patients and associate a degree of inflammatory marker elevation to venous thromboembolism development.

Design: An observational study that identified patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 between March 12, 2020, and March 31, 2020. Data reported are those available through May 6, 2020.

Fibrin Clot Strength in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Measured by Thrombelastography.

Background: Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) exhibit increased risk of recurrent myocardial infarction. Maximal clot strength measured by thrombelastography (TEG) is a risk factor for recurrent ischemic events. We hypothesized that diabetic subjects exhibit increased fibrin clot strength in platelet-poor plasma and that glycemic control correlates with maximal fibrin clot strength.

Determination of sagittal alignment measurements in distal femurs.

Objective: Open reduction and internal fixation is presently the treatment of choice for distal femur fractures. Anatomic reconstruction of the articular surface and restoration of biomechanical relations to the diaphysis are desired. A method to determine sagittal alignment on plain radiographs is warranted.