Pneumatic compression device does not show effective thromboprophylaxis following total knee arthroplasty in a low incidence population

DiscussionSingle use of IPC device could not reach significant level of DVT prophylaxis compared to control group and only chemoprophylaxis showed significantly reduce the incidence of overall DVT following TKA. Single use of IPC device does not show effective thromboprophylaxis in a low DVT incidence population.Level of evidenceIII, case control study.
Source: Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research