Neuromuscular electrostimulation via the common peroneal nerve promotes lower limb blood flow in a below-knee cast

[摘要] ObjectivesWe aimed to examine the characteristics of deep venous flow in the leg in a cast and the effects of a wearable neuromuscular stimulator (geko; FirstKind Ltd) and also to explore the participants’ tolerance of the stimulator.MethodsThis is an ope

[学科分类] 骨科学

[关键词] Thromboprophylaxis;Plaster cast;Electrical stimulation;Mechanical prophylaxis;Deep-vein thrombosis;Doppler ultrasonography