Proximal femur fractures in patients taking anticoagulants
Abstract
Thirty per cent of patients presenting with proximal femoral fractures are receiving anticoagulant treatment for various other medical reasons. This pharmacological effect may necessitate reversal prior to surgical intervention to avoid interference with anaesthesia or excessive peri/post-operative bleeding. Consequently, delay to surgery usually occurs. Platelet inhibitors (aspirin, clopidogrel) either alone or combined do not need to be...
Paper Details
Title
Proximal femur fractures in patients taking anticoagulants
Published Date
Oct 1, 2020
Journal
Volume
5
Issue
10
Pages
699 - 706
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