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Ischemic preconditioning--a new concept in orthopedic and reconstructive surgery

L Gürke1, A Marx, P M Sutter

  • 1Department of Surgical Research, University of Basel, Switzerland.

Summary

Ischemic preconditioning improves skeletal muscle function after surgery. This technique may allow for longer orthopedic procedures by reducing muscle injury from reduced blood flow.

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