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Table 3 The deformation of antero-posterior diameters

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

AP (mm)

Without GCS

With GCS

P-value

Reduction%

GSV

2.3 ± 0.5

1.3 ± 0.7

 < 0.01

43.4%

PTV

3.3 ± 1.0

2.2 ± 0.9

 < 0.01

33.3%

GV

3.8 ± 1.1

2.2 ± 1.5

 < 0.01

42.1%

PV

6.4 ± 1.2

4.0 ± 1.7

 < 0.01

37.5%

SFV

7.2 ± 1.5

5.2 ± 2.4

 < 0.01

27.8%

  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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