Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism after Hip Surgery

We will report on the characteristic features of pulmonary embolism (5 cases) and deep vein thrombosis (2 cases), especially on the prodromal symptoms. The onset time was about 2 weeks after operation in 4 out of 5 pulmonary embolism cases, which corresponded to the starting time of the rehabilitation.A non-infectious, unknown fever and tachycardia were seen just before their onset in 6 out of the total 7 cases. They were considered to be important prodromal symptoms of pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis.