Increased risk of deep venous thrombosis in patients with poor ankle dorsiflexion after lower limb immobilization
Abstract. Objective:. Many trauma patients are at risk of pulmonary embolism due to unrecognized deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Restricted ankle dorsiflexion (AD) range of motion during leg immobilization is known to cause reduced venous blood flow. The aim of the present study was to assess whether AD...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2019-06-01
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| Series: | OTA International |
| Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/OI9.0000000000000038 |