Thromboembolic Events Are Uncommon Following Ankle Fracture Surgery

Thromboembolic events - such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), blood clots developing in the extremities; or pulmonary embolism (PE), a complication that causes a blood clot to move to the lungs - can occur following musculoskeletal injury and related surgery, and are potentially life threatening...

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/243285.php

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