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Study: In-cast intermittent artero-venous foot pump improves outcomes
In the preoperative management of closed ankle fractures, in-cast intermittent artero-venous foot pumps were associated with earlier surgery, earlier discharge and reduced complications, according to recently published data.
Researchers managed a consecutive series of 64 closed ankle fractures using the artero-venous (AV) impulse system prior to surgery. Immediately prior to the implementation of the AV impulse device study, researchers compared patients to 73 consecutive closed ankle fractures managed surgically in the same unit. Outcomes included time to surgery, length of hospital stay and surgical site infections.
The median length of time to surgery was significantly reduced in the study group. Researchers also found hospital stay duration and surgical site infections were significantly reduced in the study group.
Disclosure: The researchers have no relevant financial disclosures.