Risk factor for venous thromboembolism after high tibial osteotomy -analysis of patient demographics, medical comorbidities, operative valuables, and clinical results.

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate risk factors for VTEs after HTO based on patient demographics, medical comorbidities, operative valuables, and clinical results. METHODS: A total of 137 patients were assessed VTEs using ultrasonography at 1 week after HTO. The risk factors for postoperative VTEs were to assessed. RESULTS: The incidence of VTEs after HTO was 25.5%. Postoperative single leg standing test was independent predictors of VTEs after HTO. CONCLUSION: The incidence of VTEs after HTO is relatively high and Postoperative knee function is important for preventing VTEs after HTO. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Ⅱ, Prospective comparative study.