Dr. Joanne N. Balkaran has published a peer-reviewed study examining venous thromboembolism (VTE) following foot and ankle surgery. The research evaluates postoperative VTE incidence in forefoot and rearfoot procedures and examines the role of patient-specific chemoprophylaxis in postoperative care.
The goal of this research is to provide foot and ankle surgeons with a practical, structured protocol to help guide postoperative prophylaxis decisions and support patient safety following surgery.
The study combines a retrospective review with a prospective cohort analysis conducted over a four-year period and reflects a collaborative, evidence-based approach to advancing standards of care in foot and ankle surgery.
Special thanks to the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine Research Team for their support and contributions to this work.
The article was published online on January 9, 2026, in The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is available via Elsevier’s ScienceDirect platform.
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