[Introduction of definite molecular weight heparan sulfate in a protocol of prevention of deep venous thrombosis in prosthetic orthopedic surgery].

Use of definite molecular weight heparan sulphate in a protocol for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis in the total joint replacement surgery. The authors propose a working protocol for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis in prosthetic orthopaedic surgery. It requires that integration of pharmacological, anaesthesiological, rheological and physiokinesitherapic measures, it has permitted a very good prevention of thromboembolic disease and it is well-tolerated and safe.