TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 65. Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery A1 - Dooley, Joshua A1 - Martin, Gavin A2 - Longnecker, David E. A2 - Brown, David L. A2 - Newman, Mark F. A2 - Zapol, Warren M. PY - 2012 T2 - Anesthesiology, 2e AB - Orthopedic surgery is associated with high incidences of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.The need for anticoagulation results in anesthesia issues specifically related to the potential for neuroaxial hematomas.Unique complications in orthopedic surgery are related to tourniquet use and fat embolism.Regional anesthesia is associated with lower morbidity and mortality than is general anesthesia.Prone spinal surgery cases have unique complications related to patient positioning, such as nerve injuries, ventilation problems, and blindness. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56648797 ER -