Deep vein thombosis occurs most commonly after ?: (A) Total hip replacement, (B) Gastrectomy, (C) Prostatic operation, (D) Brain surgery
Answer is A. Ans is 'a' ie Total hip replacement The factors which result in increased risk of venous thrombosis include advancing age and greater complexity of surgical treatment. Ohopaedic operations on the lower limbs (hip and knee replacements) are especially likely to result in venous thrombosis." - Bailey & Love