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

AAOS2018: Additional compression pump to aspirin for thromboprophylaxis after TJA unnecessary

No benefit in DVT prevention when compression stockings used in addition to fondaparinux

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2007 Jul;89(7):887-92

ISAKOS2017: Comparison of mechanical vs chemical thromboprophylaxis, including administration timing

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.