Venous Thromboembolism in Upper Extremity Fractures

Background: 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. Methods: Using data on inpatients (aged ≥ 18 years) at a level-I trauma center and patients in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database who sustained UE fractures (clavicle, humerus, or...