Is venous foot pump effective in prevention of thromboembolic disease after joint arthroplasty: a meta-analysis.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-2013
Abstract
The goal of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy of venous foot pumps in prevention of venous thromboembolism following joint arthroplasty. Using different databases, we found 13 prospective clinical trials published meeting our inclusion criteria. In total, 1514 patients were included in the final analysis. Venous foot pump devices are effective in prevention of venous thromboembolic disease after total hip and knee arthroplasty compared to chemoprophylaxis. This was especially significant in prevention of major deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli rate. The use of mechanical devices like venous calf or foot pump, either alone or in combination with less potent chemical prophylaxis, on the other hand can reduce the rate of venous thromboembolism and complications of potent chemoprophylaxis like wound hematoma.
Volume
28
Issue
3
First Page
410
Last Page
417
ISSN
1532-8406
Published In/Presented At
Pour, A. E., Keshavarzi, N. R., Purtill, J. J., Sharkey, P. F., & Parvizi, J. (2013). Is venous foot pump effective in prevention of thromboembolic disease after joint arthroplasty: a meta-analysis. The Journal of arthroplasty, 28(3), 410–417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2012.08.003
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
23102505
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article