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Hip fracture is very common in the elderly population and is a highly significant risk factor for the development of deep vein thrombosis. Thus, deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis is indicated in these patients. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of proximal deep vein thrombosis in patients receiving usual prophylaxis, to characterize patients with deep vein thrombosis, and to assess the effect of deep vein thrombosis on the course and outcome of rehabilitation.
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