Efficacy and Safety of Rivaroxaban and Enoxaparin for Thromboprophylaxis Among Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is one of the major and potentially life-threatening complications following major orthopedic surgeries. Research evidence comparing the effectiveness of rivaroxaban and enoxaparin for thromboprophylaxis specific to total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been limited. Hence, this review was done to compare the efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban against enoxaparin for thromboprophylaxis after THA. Materials and Methods We conducted a search in databases including Medline, EMBASE, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library from inception until May 2021. Randomize…