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Prevention of thromboembolic disease by external pneumatic compression in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.

Abstract
A prospective study was undertaken in order to test the efficacy of intermittent calf compression for prevention of thromboembolism in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. The patients were studied pre- and postoperatively by routine Doppler ultrasound examinations in addition to clinical assessment. Statistically significant evidence substantiates the view that intermittent calf compression decreased the incidence of thr thromboembolic problem.
AuthorsL R Pedegana, E M Burgess, A J Moore, M L Carpenter
JournalClinical orthopaedics and related research (Clin Orthop Relat Res) Issue 128 Pg. 190-3 (Oct 1977) ISSN: 0009-921X [Print] United States
PMID598154 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Air Pressure
  • Arthroplasty
  • Child
  • Clothing
  • Female
  • Hip Joint (surgery)
  • Humans
  • Joint Diseases (surgery)
  • Male
  • Methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Prospective Studies
  • Thromboembolism (prevention & control)

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