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Adolescent and Adult VTE After Arthroscopy Compared in Study

Lower venous thromboembolism risk is shown in adolescents than adults after knee arthroscopy, but comorbidities like diabetes and obesity raise risk.

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    VTE incidence is 0.8% for adolescents, 1.5% for adults after knee arthroscopy.

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    Key risk factors for adolescents include obesity, tobacco use, and oral contraceptives.

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    90-day DVT incidence is 1.3% in adults, 0.8% in adolescents.

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    24% of adults received pharmacologic prophylaxis vs. 20% of adolescents.

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    The need for reevaluation of prophylaxis practices in adolescents is emphasized.

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Adolescent and Adult VTE After Arthroscopy Compared in Study

Lower venous thromboembolism risk is shown in adolescents than adults after knee arthroscopy, but comorbidities like diabetes and obesity raise risk.

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • October 10, 2025

  • 3 min

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