October 3, 2025CureusOpen Access

Evaluation of the Incidence and Risk Factors of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Lower Limb Surgery in the North Indian Population

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Prospective observational study finds 24.6% DVT incidence in North Indian patients, suggesting thromboprophylaxis is needed.

The study identifies a 24.6% incidence of deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing lower limb surgery, emphasizing the need for vigilance.
Advanced age, previous DVT history, and prolonged immobilization were strongly linked to higher risks of developing DVT in the studied population.
Patients were monitored via duplex doppler ultrasonography for DVT symptoms within 3 to 5 days after surgery, ensuring timely detection.
The findings stress the importance of risk stratification and thromboprophylaxis to reduce DVT incidence in surgical patients.

Goyal et al. (2025) studied this question.

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