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The effectiveness of chemical prophylaxis in preventing VTE and SEH following degenerative spine surgery remains controversial, with variability in protocols and a lack of comprehensive, high-quality studies guiding optimal prophylaxis strategies. An electronic search across five databases, including Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science, was performed on February 2, 2024 to identify studies comparing chemical with nonchemical prophylaxis for VTE among degenerative spine surgery patients. Studies reporting on VTE (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) and SEH were included. Patients under 18 years of age and those with trauma, tumors, infections, congenital deformities, and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were excluded. Data on study characteristics, clinical details, and outcomes were collected. Metaanalyses were conducted to compare patients received chemical and non-chemical prophylaxis for VTE. 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