The purpose of this study is to assess if 10 mg BAY 59-7939, taken once daily as a tablet, is safe and can help prevent blood clots forming after a hip replacement operation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male and female patients aged 18 years or above
• Patients scheduled for elective total hip replacement

Exclusion Criteria:

• Planned, staged total bilateral hip replacement
• Active bleeding or high risk of bleeding contraindicating treatment with low molecular weight heparin
• Contraindication listed in the labeling or conditions precluding patient treatment with enoxaparin
• Conditions prohibiting bilateral venography (e.g. amputation of one leg, allergy to contrast media)