Managing Bleeding Risk in Fracture Patients on Anticoagulation

Host: Alexandria May, PharmD, BCPS Guest: Clay Spitler, MD Fracture patients receiving anticoagulation therapy face increased risks for bleeding and complications, particularly when urgent surgical intervention is needed. That’s why understanding how fracture type, injury severity, and anticoagulant choice influence timing and management decisions is critical to optimizing outcomes. Joining Dr. Alexandria May to discuss bleeding risk assessment, anticoagulation reversal strategies, and the importance of coordinated, protocol-driven care for fracture patients on anticoagulation is Dr. Clay Spitler. He’s an orthopedic trauma surgeon and serves as Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.