What are the protocols for anticoagulant therapy in patients undergoing orthopedic surgery, and how do these protocols balance clot prevention with surgical safety?
Gaurav ChauhanContributor
What are the protocols for anticoagulant therapy in patients undergoing orthopedic surgery?
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Anticoagulant therapy in orthopedic surgery typically involves using low molecular weight heparin or direct oral anticoagulants to prevent clots, balancing this with the risk of postoperative bleeding.