The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 310-316 , February 2009

Venous Thromboembolic Disease Reduction With a Portable Pneumatic Compression Device

Received 20 February 2007 ,Accepted 29 October 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2007.10.030

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 310-316 , February 2009

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