2021 AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting Recordings-VTE Prophylaxis and Hormonal Contraceptive Use During the Perioperative Period for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Survey of the AANA Membership

VTE Prophylaxis and Hormonal Contraceptive Use During the Perioperative Period for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Survey of the AANA Membership

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In this video, the speaker discusses a study on the management of hormonal contraceptives during the perioperative period for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The study surveyed members of the ANNA (American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine) regarding their management practices and awareness of the risks associated with hormonal contraceptives. The speaker highlights the increased risk of thromboembolic events when combined with ACL reconstruction, especially in younger female patients who are more likely to use these medications. The study found that there is no clear standard of care for managing hormonal contraceptives perioperatively and that surgeons' prior experiences and sex influence their approach. The speaker emphasizes the need for further research to determine appropriate management strategies for this patient population.

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Jocelyn Wittstein, MD

Keywords

hormonal contraceptives

perioperative period

ACL reconstruction

thromboembolic events

management strategies