Deep vein thrombosis after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in a patient with primary thrombocytopenia.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.3944/AOTT.2014.3024.
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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
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopy
- Thrombocytopenia
- Venous Thrombosis
Anatomy
- knee