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Mechanical compression effective in reduction of thrombosis after hip arthroplasty

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September 2014

Mechanical compression effective in reduction of thrombosis after hip arthroplasty

Vol: 3| Issue: 9| Number:30| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Effect of mechanical compression on the prevalence of proximal deep venous thrombosis as assessed by magnetic resonance venography

Ryan MG, Westrich GH, Potter HG, Sharrock N, Maun LM, Macaulay W, Katkin P, Sculco TP, Salvati EA.

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MG Ryan GH Westrich HG Potter N Sharrock LM Maun W Macaulay P Katkin TP Sculco EA Salvati

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Synopsis

100 patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty were randomized to receive either mechanical compression on the lower extremities or only prophylactic stockings to determine effects on proximal deep venous thrombosis. Postoperatively, the mechanical compression group had significantly lower rates of positive venograms and rates of occlusive thrombi compared to the stocking group.

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