An Observational Study To Determine The Incidence Of Lower Limb Deep Vein Thrombosis After Major Orthopaedic Surgeries

Abstract

Introduction Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is one of the common medical conditions in case of traumas. It should be diagnosed and treated as early as possible to prevent complications like chronic pain, varicose veins, ulcers, by which the quality of life can be affected. Deep vein thrombosis can also lead to fatal pulmonary embolism. Clinical signs can be insensitive to diagnose Venous thromboembolism (VTE) especially true in case of lower limb trauma as leg swelling, pain, chest pain and breathlessness all can occur due to injury per se. The reason for low reporting of incidence of DVT among Indians is due to unawareness among patients and lack of availability of diagnostic facilities. So many cases remain undiagnosed. There is sufficient data regarding incidence of deep vein thrombosis in western world. In India much studies have not been conducted on this subject so exact incidence of DVT after major orthopaedic surgeries is not known. Aims and objectives Primary objectives 1) To determine incidence of lower limb DVT after major orthopaedic lower limb surgeries. Secondary objectives 1) To identify risk factors for deep vein thrombosis, such as diabetes, hypertension, smoking, and obesity.