Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Ivanic, GM; Moser, I; Homann, NC; Pietsch, M; Kriechhammer, R; Hennerbichler, A.
Intermittent compression devices for swelling reduction and thrombosis prophylaxis--a pilot study after total hip replacement. Is the 2 hour daily minimum application sufficient?
Unfallchirurg. 2006; 109(9):786-792
Doi: 10.1007/s00113-006-1140-3
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- Homann Carl
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- Abstract:
- BACKGROUND: The use of intermittent compression devices for thrombosis prophylaxis and the reduction of postoperative swelling are widely accepted. The recommended minimum application of 2 h daily has never been statistically verified. Without evidence based data, the benefit of this costly equipment cannot be maximized. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A randomized clinical trial on 41 patients after total hip replacement was performed. The A-V Impulse System was applied for 2 h a day during the first 5 postoperative days to observe whether this time was sufficiently effective. RESULTS: In the control group, two deep vein thromboses occurred postoperatively, but there were none in the treatment group. Even though two patients from the treatment group had to be excluded from the study because of severe pain, all other parameters including visual analogue pain scale results and limb circumferences were comparable in both groups. CONCLUSION: These preliminary results suggest that pump systems can prevent deep venous thrombosis after hip surgery even when applied for only short intervals over a short period of time. However, large scale confirmatory studies are needed.
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- Adult -
- Aged -
- Aged, 80 and over -
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip -
- Female -
- Humans -
- Inflammation - prevention and control
- Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices - prevention and control
- Male - prevention and control
- Middle Aged - prevention and control
- Pilot Projects - prevention and control
- Postoperative Complications - prevention and control
- Thrombosis - prevention and control
- Time Factors - prevention and control
- Treatment Outcome - prevention and control
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- thrombosis
- swelling
- A-V impulse system
- venous pumps
- total hip arthroplasty