Question

A 72-year-old woman undergoes elective total hip replacement. She has no contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the most appropriate strategy to reduce her risk of postoperative venous thromboembolism?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacological prophylaxis with low molecular weight heparin in addition to early mobilisation

Answer

Aspirin alone without any other measures

Answer

No prophylaxis is required in elective hip surgery

Answer

Inferior vena cava filter insertion routinely

Answer

Bed rest only to reduce clot mobilisation

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman undergoes elective total hip replacement. She has no contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the most appropriate strategy to reduce her risk of postoperative venous thromboembolism?