Journal of General Practice

Majeed H

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• Research Article
  Value of Graduated Compression Stockings in Prevention of Venous Majeed H1* and Szypryt EP2Thromboembolism after Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
  Author(s): Majeed H and Szypryt EPMajeed H and Szypryt EP
  
  Introduction: Graduated compression stockings (GCS) are used for mechanical prophylaxis for VTE. The aim of our study was to compare the incidence of VTE with and without the use of compression stockings after total hip and knee arthroplasty. Methods: Data was collected retrospectively over 18 month’s duration, and included all consecutive primary total hip and knee replacements. Patients were divided into 2 groups; group Ð? (patients in whom GCS were used) and group Ð?Ð? (patients in whom GCS were not used). Data was analyzed by excluding as well as including the patients with previous history of VTE. Results: 1875 patients underwent total hip and knee replacements, excluding the patients with previous history of VTE. Group Ð? consisted of 982 patients (52.3%) and group Ð?Ð? consisted of 893 patients (47.7%). In t.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9126.1000116

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