Abstract:Long-standing controversy has surrounded aspirin as an antithrombotic modality to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE), particularly in the orthopedic surgery arena. New data are emerging on the use of aspirin for both primary VTE prevention and secondary prevention of recurrent VTE after an initial anticoagulation course. This review article will provide the history behind the controversy, information regarding recent or ongoing clinical trials of aspirin for primary VTE prevention in major orthopedic surgery… Show more
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