D-dimer levels to screen for venous thromboembolism in patients with fractures caused by high-energy injuries

摘要

The clinical relevance of D-dimer levels when screening for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in elderly patients with a hip fracture has been reported but has not been fully investigated in patients with fractures caused by high-energy injuries. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness and limitations of D-dimer in such patients.