Pulmonary thromboembolism after surgical treatment of ulnar pseudoarthrosis: a case report

Basat H. C., KALEM M., BİNNET M. S., Demirtas M.

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.45, no.4, pp.284-287, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.3944/aott.2011.2426
  • Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.284-287
  • Keywords: Deep vein thrombosis, prophylaxis, pulmonary embolism, ulna non-union, DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS, MANAGEMENT, REGISTRY, EMBOLISM
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and the consequently developed pulmonary embolism are devastating complications in orthopedic surgery. DVT occurs less frequently (1-2% of all cases) in the upper extremity than the lower extremity. We report a 54-year-old male patient who developed DVT and pulmonary thromboembolism after surgical treatment of an ulnar pseudoarthrosis. The presented case suggested the use of a low molecular weight heparin prophylaxis after upper extremity surgeries necessitating long-term immobilization.