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[Vascular diseases in orthopedic practice]
1Facharzt für Orthopädie, Phlebologie, Physikalische Therapie-Sportmedizin, Bamberg.
Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|March 26, 1999
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This orthopedic study analyzed 1861 patients, detecting deep vein thrombosis in 52 cases. Findings also revealed severe varicosis and arterial occlusions, highlighting significant vascular issues in orthopedic patients.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Vascular Medicine
- Patient Outcomes
Background:
- This study retrospectively analyzed patient data from an orthopedic practice between April 1, 1995, and March 30, 1997.
- The primary focus was to identify the prevalence of specific vascular conditions within the orthopedic patient population.
Observation:
- A total of 1861 patients were treated during the study period.
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) was diagnosed in 52 patients.
- Severe varicosis was observed in 169 legs.
Findings:
- A complete occlusion of the superficial femoral artery or popliteal artery was identified in 16 legs.
- Aneurysms of the femoral or popliteal artery were detected in 5 legs.
- The data indicates a notable incidence of vascular pathologies among patients seeking orthopedic care.
Implications:
- These findings underscore the importance of considering vascular assessments in orthopedic patient evaluations.
- Early detection and management of vascular conditions like DVT, varicosis, and arterial occlusive disease may improve orthopedic treatment outcomes.
- Further research into the relationship between orthopedic conditions and vascular health is warranted.
Abstract:
From 1.4.1995 to 30.3.1997 1861 patients had been treated in orthopedic practice. In 52 cases deep vein thrombosis was detected. We found severe varicosis in 169 legs. A complete occlusion of the arteria femoralis superficialis or arteria popliteal was found in 16 legs, an aneurysm of the femoral or popliteal artery was seen in 5 legs.