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The thromboprophylactic effect of a low-molecular-weight heparin (Fragmin) in hip fracture surgery. A placebo-controlled study.

Author(s): Jorgensen PS, Knudsen JB, Broeng L, Josephsen L, Bjerregaard P, Hagen K, Jorgensen PK, Torholm C

Affiliation(s): Department of Orthopedics, Rigshospitalet, University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Publication date & source: 1992-05, Clin Orthop Relat Res., (278):95-100.

Publication type: Clinical Trial; Randomized Controlled Trial

A prospective, randomized, double-blind trial concerning thromboprophylaxis in 82 patients in whom hip fracture surgery was performed was conducted to compare a new low-molecular-weight heparin (Fragmin) with placebo. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) was detected by 125-I-fibrinogen uptake test followed by ascending phlebography when positive. Sixty-eight patients completed the study, and a 50% reduction in the incidence of DVT was demonstrated: nine of 30 patients in the treatment group (30%) and 22 of 38 patients in the placebo group (58%) developed DVT. This significant difference was achieved by one daily dose of 5000 IU Fragmin subcutaneously, commenced preoperatively and continued for six days. There were no differences in bleeding or other complications in the two groups. Fragmin given once daily offers an effective and safe thromboprophylaxis in hip fracture surgery.

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