A Prospective Study of Venous Thromboembolic Prophylaxis Using Foot Pumps Following Total Knee Replacement in a Chinese Population

A Prospective Study of Venous Thromboembolic Prophylaxis Using Foot Pumps Following Total Knee Replacement in a Chinese Population

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate foot pumps as mechanical prophylaxis for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) following total knee replacement (TKR) in a Chinese population. Methods: All consecutive patients following TKR during 2002–2006 received routine duplex ultrasound surveillance for...

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Main Authors: Yiu-Chung Wong, Ho-Yin Cheung, Pang-Hei Li, Qunn Jid Lee, Yuk-Leung Wai, Chan-Wah Wong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2013-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
foot pumps
total knee replacement
venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210491712000292

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