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Table 3 The deformation of the great saphenous vein in compressed states

From: The impact of graduated compression stockings on calf-vein deformation and blood velocity in patients awaiting total knee arthroplasty

 

Uncompressed

Compressed

P-value

% Reduction

GSV CSA (mm2)

5.1 ± 3.4

3.2 ± 2.6

0.002

33.1 ± 41.2

GSV diameter AP (mm)

2.8 ± 1.0

2.3 ± 1.2

< 0.001

18.1 ± 34.5

GSV diameter LM (mm)

2.1 ± 0.8

1.4 ± 0.6

0.003

25.9 ± 36.4

  1. Data are means ± SD
  2. GSV great saphenous vein, CSA cross sectional area, AP anteroposterior, LM lateromedial
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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