The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 3-9.e2 , January 2010

Venous Thromboembolism: Management by American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

  • David C. Markel, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Southfield, Michigan
    • Detroit Medical Center/Providence Hospital Orthopaedic Residency Program, Detroit, Michigan
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: David C. Markel, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Detroit Medical Center/Providence Hospital Orthopaedic Residency Program, 22250 Providence Drive, Suite #401, Southfield, MI 48075.
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  • Sally York, MN

      Affiliations

    • NorthWest Orthopaedic Institute, Tacoma, Washington
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  • Michael J. Liston Jr, MD

      Affiliations

    • Detroit Medical Center/Providence Hospital Orthopaedic Residency Program, Detroit, Michigan
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  • Jeffrey C. Flynn, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Southfield, Michigan
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  • C. Lowry Barnes, MD

      Affiliations

    • Arkansas Specialty Orthopaedics, Foundation for Musculoskeletal Research and Education, Little Rock, Arkansas
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  • Charles M. Davis III, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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  • the AAHKS Research Committee

Received 12 May 2009 ,Accepted 23 July 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2009.07.021

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 3-9.e2 , January 2010

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