The journal of hand surgery Asian-Pacific volume
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J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol · Sep 2018
Multicenter StudyVenous Thromboembolism in Upper Extremity Fractures.
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) has been studied in lower extremity fractures but little is known of its relation with upper extremity (UE) fractures. As an often overlooked but serious complication, VTE may compromise patient outcomes. ⋯ VTE incidence was highest following proximal humerus or clavicle fractures and are rarely associated with radius/ulna fractures. There may have been a rise in the incidence of PE since 2007, warranting further investigation.