PROPHYLAXIS OF THROMBOSIS IN SURGERY OF T HE EXTREMITIES - PHYSICAL THERAPY PROCEDURES FOR PROPHYLAXIS OF VENOUS THROMBOSIS

Physical therapy procedures for the prophylaxis of thrombosis are part of basic medical therapy. Their effect has been documented by numerou s individual observations, even though no prospective studies are avai lable. Since the inconvenience to the patient is minor, they should be implemented in all surgical patients. In the case of patients at risk of thrombosis such as in orthopedic surgery, the effect of such proce dures is not sufficient. In this case physical therapy procedures can only supplement the medical prophylaxis of thrombosis. The effectivene ss of technically more complex physical procedures has been documented in small studies, but due to the high technical and personnel costs, the application is restricted.