Audit of VTE prophylaxis prescribing preferences among orthopaedic consultants in Irish orthopaedic trauma centres

The results of this survey show that venous thromboembolism is regarded as a significant complication of orthopaedic surgery and most orthopaedic surgeons actively try to prevent it. There was a higher rate of intervention compared to previous surveys of Irish orthopaedic surgeons, possibly reflecting surgeon concerns regarding the high rate of litigation nationally. However, there is no consensus as to the optimum therapy which reflects the conflicting evidence available in the many publications on this subject.