Review: heparin and mechanical pumping devices reduce deep venous thrombosis after surgery for hip fracture

摘要

Do unfractionated heparin (UH), low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), or physical methods (compression stockings and calf or foot pumps) prevent deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) after surgery for hip fracture in elderly patients?