Thromboembolic events can occur after musculoskeletal injury and related surgery
Thromboembolic events - such as deep vein thrombosis, blood clots developing in the extremities; or pulmonary embolism, a complication that causes a blood clot to move to the lungs - can occur following musculoskeletal injury and related surgery, and are potentially life threatening.
Quarterback Kurt Warner underwent left hip surgery Tuesday to repair a torn labrum but is expected to be back on the field in late May.