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Should a patient that had hamstring avulsion surgery with a cast from the upper thigh to the ankle have blood thinners as a precaution?

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Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

Deep venouthrombosis: Dvt deep venous thrombosis. Blood clot in deep veins legs pelvis. Risk factors immobilization orthopedic surgery . Clinically higher risk for event prophylaxis indicated.

Dr Michalski and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2012

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

It depends: Being immobilized is only one factor in determining the need for anticoagulants following surgery.

Answered 12/11/2012

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A member asked:

Should a patient that had hamstring avulsion surgery with a cast from the upper thigh to the ankle have blood thinners as a precaution?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

Dr Michalski and another doctor agreed

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

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