The Incidence of Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis After Knee Arthroplasty in Asians Remains Low: A Meta-analysis

The incidence of symptomatic PE and DVT after TKA without prophylaxis is low in Asian countries and has not changed over time, despite Westernizing lifestyles and an aging populace. Further investigation with large randomized studies is necessary to confirm our findings and identify risk factors predisposing to DVT.