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Table 2 The deformation of latero-medial diameters

From: Thigh-length graduated compression stocking cannot increase blood velocity of the common femoral vein in patients awaiting total hip arthroplasty

LM (mm)

Without GCS

With GCS

P-value

Reduction%

GSV

3.1 ± 1.1

2.5 ± 1.7

0.07

19.4%

PTV

4.3 ± 1.4

3.0 + 1.8

 < 0.01

30.2%

GV

4.4 ± 1.4

2.5 ± 1.7

 < 0.01

43.2%

PV

7.4 ± 1.5

5.2 ± 1.9

 < 0.01

29.7%

SFV

9.8 ± 2.1

7.8 ± 3.2

 < 0.01

20.4%

  1. Values are mean with SD
  2. GSV Great saphenous vein, PTV posterior tibial vein, GV: Gastrocnemius vein, PV Popliteal vein, SFV Superficial femoral vein
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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