After Total Knee Arthroplasty, Monitored Active Ankle Pumping Improves Lower Leg Circulation More Than Unmonitored Pumping: A Pilot Study

(1) Background: deep venous thrombosis (DVT) has long been recognized as the most devastating complication after total knee replacement (TKR). To prevent DVT, intermittent pneumatic compression to improve venous return in the lower leg has been advocated by surgeons. Physical activities such as acti...

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Main Authors: Ming-Chou Ku, Yuan-Hsin Tsai, Po-Cheng Cheng, Ting-I Yang, Hui-Wen Ho, Min-Fei Liao, Yu-Tzu Tseng, Ming-Tsung Lee, Yen-Nien Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/18/9028