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BMJ Publishing Group, BMJ Open, 2(5), p. e006956-e006956, 2015

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006956

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Mechanical prophylaxis after hip fracture: what is the risk of deep vein thrombosis? A retrospective observational study

Journal article published in 2015 by Majd B. Protty ORCID, Shridhar Aithal, Ben Hickey, Rebecca Pettit, Antony Johansen
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Abstract

Graduated compression stockings carry a potential risk of pressure, vascular and other complications. Current understanding of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) risk leaves it uncertain whether patients with hip fracture should wear stockings on both legs.