Question

A 47-year-old woman with ACL repair asks about VTE prophylaxis during immobilization. She has no prior VTE or cancer. Best approach?

Accepted Answer

Prophylactic anticoagulation only if other risk factors present; routine therapeutic anticoagulation not indicated

Answer

Therapeutic anticoagulation for 3 months

Answer

IVC filter prophylactically

Answer

Aspirin and clopidogrel dual therapy

Answer

No prophylaxis ever for orthopedic patients

Practice question

A 47-year-old woman with ACL repair asks about VTE prophylaxis during immobilization. She has no prior VTE or cancer. Best approach?