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Patients with Previous COVID-19 Infection Can Safely Undergo Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty

The COVID-19 virus is believed to increase the risk of diffuse intravascular coagulation. Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is one of the most common elective surgeries and is also associated with a temporarily increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Source: Science Direct

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  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
  • Hospital for Special Surgery
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons