A Prospective Cohort Comparative Study of Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran, and Apixaban Oral Thromboprophylaxis in 2431 Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients: Primary Efficacy Outcomes and Safety Profile.

Background: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have promised superior efficacy to low molecular weight heparins in the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in total hip and knee arthroplasty. However, there are concerns about raised associated bleeding and wound problems with these agents. This study aims to evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of the 3 DOAC drugs: rivaroxaban, dabigatran and apixaban.

Implant removal following surgical stabilization of patella fracture.

Patella fractures are relatively common injuries. Tension band wiring is commonly used to treat displaced patella fractures. The goal of this study was to assess the outcome and implant removal rate following surgical stabilization of patella fracture.