Table 2 Postoperative prophylaxis regimens of patients with diabetes undergoing total joint arthroplasty
From: Risk factors for venous thromboembolism in patients with diabetes undergoing joint arthroplasty
Total | VTE (+) | VTE (-) | Z value/t value/χ2 value | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mechanical prophylaxis, % (n) | 55.5 (222) | 29.5 (118) | 26.0 (104) | 8.216 | 0.005 |
Mechanical prophylaxis + Low molecular weight heparin, % (n) | 44.5 (178) | 17.3 (69) | 27.2 (109) |