An unexpected complication of DVT prophylaxis.

Acta Orthop Belg

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Lister Hospital, Stevenage, Herts, United Kingdom.

Published: June 1997

We report a case in which a complication of routine chemoprophylaxis with subcutaneous low-molecular-weight heparin led to the postponement of a total hip replacement. This unusual reaction reinforces the current debate regarding the use of chemoprophylaxis for joint replacement surgery.

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