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.
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Authors | L R Pedegana, E M Burgess, A J Moore, M L Carpenter |
Journal | Clinical orthopaedics and related research
(Clin Orthop Relat Res)
Issue 128
Pg. 190-3
(Oct 1977)
ISSN: 0009-921X [Print] United States |
PMID | 598154
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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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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