Thromboembolism
Conditions
Brief summary
This post-marketing surveillance study was designed to collect and assess the information on proper use of fondaparinux injection, such as the safety and efficacy under actual use conditions, in subjects undergoing orthopedic surgery of the lower limb at high risk of developing venous thromboembolism. (ARIXTRA® is a trademark of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.)
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Subjects undergo orthopedic surgery of the lower limb at high risk of developing venous thromboembolism
Exclusion criteria
* Not applicable
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The number of incidences of adverse events in Japanese subjects undergoing orthopedic surgery of the lower limb | 3 months |
| Occurrence of adverse events of bleeding | 3 months |
| Presence or absence of venous thromboembolism after treatment of fondaparinux | 3 months |