Pneumatic Compression Combined with Standard Treatment after Total Hip Arthroplasty and Its Effects on Edema of the Operated Limb and on Physical Outcomes: A Pilot Clinical Randomized Controlled Study
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most successful orthopedic procedures and is highly effective at improving function and quality of life. However, patients commonly experience edema immediately after hospitalization and also after discharge, which can lead to health consequences and a lowe...
Main Authors: | Vittoria Carnevale Pellino, Alessandro Gatti, Matteo Vandoni, Pamela Patanè, Massimiliano Febbi, Stefania Ballarin, Caterina Cavallo, Luca Marin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/12/4164 |
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