There is a documented high rate of post-discharge venographic DVT in hip arthroplasty patients even if prophylaxis is used for 7 to 10 days after surgery. There is a 2% rate of post-discharge ...

[17] Currently, even the most often recommended prophylaxis (LMWH and warfarin) in hip arthroplasty patients carries an overall DVT rate of 10% to 15% (proximal DVT 3% to 7%) as determined by ...