Abstract
Although the risk of thromboembolism after total hip arthroplasty continues beyond hospital discharge, the cost-effectiveness of extending prophylaxis beyond hospitalization is unclear. We compared the cost-effectiveness of an extended duration of antithrombotic prophylaxis following total hip arthroplasty, with use of low-molecular-weight heparin or warfarin administered for twenty-eight days beyond hospital discharge, in terms of incremental cost per quality-adjusted life year gained.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 819-828 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2007 |
Keywords
- Anticoagulants
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight
- Humans
- Thromboembolism
- Time Factors
- Warfarin