Thromboprophylaxis after Knee Arthroscopy

This interactive feature on thromboprophylaxis after knee arthroscopy offers a case vignette accompanied by essays that support either recommending or not recommending thromboprophylaxis. Vote and comment at NEJM.org. Case Vignette A Woman Considering Thromboprophylaxis after Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Rebecca E. Berger, M.D. Ms. Benson is a 60-year-old woman who comes to your office to discuss her upcoming arthroscopic knee surgery. She recently received a diagnosis of a right lateral meniscus tear and is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic meniscectomy. She has heard that knee surgery increases the risk of blood clots, and she wants to know whether she should take an anticoagulant after her surgery to reduce the risk. Ms. Benson’s medical history is notable for hypertension and diabetes mellitus type 2, for which she takes lisinopril and metformin. . . .