Prevention of immobilization-induced deep vein thrombosis?

What is it about?

Plaster cast / boot lower-leg immobilization after injury increases the risk of blood clots. Anticoagulants have not shown to be highly effective. We hypothesized that mechanical prophylaxis during immobilization would significantly reduce the risk for blood clots in the lower limbs.

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Why is it important?

Mechanical prophylaxis using intermittent pneumatic compression has earlier been shown effective in hospitalized patients. This is the first study demonstrating its effectiveness outside the hospital during leg immobilization.