Title of article :
Pulmonary thromboembolism after surgical treatment of ulnar pseudoarthrosis: a case report
Author/Authors :
BASAT, H. Çagdas Gölhisar State Hospital - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey , KALEM, Mahmut Ankara Üniversitesi - School of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey , BINNET, Mehmet S. Ankara Üniversitesi - School of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey , DEMIRTAS, Mehmet Ankara Üniversitesi - School of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey
Abstract :
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and the consequently developed pulmonary embolism are devastating complications in orthopedic surgery. DVT occurs less frequently (1-2% of all cases) in the upper extremity than the lower extremity. We report a 54-year-old male patient who developed DVT and pulmonary thromboembolism after surgical treatment of an ulnar pseudoarthrosis. The presented case suggested the use of a low molecular weight heparin prophylaxis after upper extremity surgeries necessitating long-term immobilization.
Keywords :
Deep vein thrombosis , prophylaxis , pulmonary embolism, ulna non , union
Journal title :
Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica
Journal title :
Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica
