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Mechanical compression added to anticoagulation increases effectiveness of DVT prevention
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2012 Jun;94(6):729-34
Mobile compression device vs. heparin for prevention of thromboembolic events after THA
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Mar;92(3):527-35
Mechanical compression effective in reduction of thrombosis after hip arthroplasty
Ryan MG, Westrich GH, Potter HG, Sharrock N, Maun LM, Macaulay W, Katkin P, Sculco TP, Salvati EA.
Portable compression device in addition to LMWH lowers DVT rate after TKA
J Arthroplasty. 2008 Dec;23(8):1122-7. Epub 2008 Apr 2
Percutaneous compression plate improves intertrochanteric fracture outcomes
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2007 Sep;89(9):1210-7
No benefit of mechanical traction for low back pain and leg pain
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Mar;46(3):144-54
Pulsatile vs standard compression: no significant difference against deep vein thrombosis
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2001 Jul;83-A(7):1047-51
No benefit in DVT prevention when compression stockings used in addition to fondaparinux
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2007 Jul;89(7):887-92
Pneumatic compression with foot pumps in total knee arthroplasty
International Orthopedics; 2011; 35; 995-1000
TKA: Knee positioning and compression bandaging found to not reduce blood loss
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2011 Jun;19(6):955-9. doi: 10.1007/s00167-010-1309-8. Epub 2010 Nov 13
Short term immobilization of severe ankle sprains provides the best clinical outcome
Lancet. 2009 Feb 14;373(9663):575-81
TKA: Compression stockings provide no improvement in postoperative swelling and pain
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013 Feb;21(2):388-92. doi: 10.1007/s00167-012-1963-0. Epub 2012 Mar 28
Similar thromboprohpylaxis with simultaneous & alternate sequential compression devices
Clin Orthop Surg. 2014 Dec;6(4):468-75.
Simultaneous vs. alternate compression systems for prevention of DVT after TKA
Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. 2015 Oct;21(7):653-60.
Comparison of rigid brace, soft brace, and no brace for osteoporotic compression fractures
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Dec 3;96(23):1959-66. doi:
Effect of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy on pain and disability in people with neck pain
J Physiother. 2014 Jun;60(2):78-84. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2014.05.006. Epub 2014 Jun 10.
Ankle injury stocking compression aids recovery in ankle fracture patients
Bone Joint J. 2014 Aug;96-B(8):1062-9
Partial meniscectomy similar to sham surgery for mechanical symptoms in meniscus tear
Ann Intern Med. 2016 Apr 5;164(7):449-55.