Deep vein thrombosis after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in a patient with primary thrombocytopenia.

Kang, Huijun; Cao, Jianhui; Yu, Dahai · Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · 2014

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Deep vein thrombosis is a rare complication after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. We present a patient with primary thrombocytopenia who had deep vein thrombosis after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The patient recovered well at a 2-year follow-up. The purpose of this study was to enhance the awareness on venous thrombosis, a rare complication after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy