Risk factors for deep venous thrombosis in patients undergoing orthopedic surgical procedures

Abstract

Deep venous thrombosis is (DVT) a particularly frequent complication of orthopedic surgery. Therefore, physicians need to identify all risk factors related to DVT to take preventive measures to decrease the overall chance of developing this complication. Several risk factors may be present in this context, including modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, as well as those related to surgery in general, and to orthopedic procedures specifically. Abundant research has assessed the relative importance of these risk factors in the clinical setting, shaping the management of patients in practice. This review aims to analyze the various risk factors associated with DVT and their physiopathology in the particular context of patients submitted to orthopedic procedures.