Meta-analysis of the effectiveness of ankle pump exercise combined with anticoagulant therapy for the prevention of post-operative lower extremity deep vein thrombosis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Meta-analysis of the effectiveness of ankle pump exercise combined with anticoagulant therapy for the prevention of post-operative lower extremity deep vein thrombosis

  • By

  • Taotao Ding

  • Yi Chen

  • Mingkui Huang

  • Huihui Tu

  • Liezhi Wang

  • July 14, 2026

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    Post-operative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common complication that can lead to serious health issues.

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    Anticoagulant therapy is the primary method for preventing postoperative DVT, but it has limitations in addressing venous stasis.

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    Ankle pump exercises may enhance venous return and provide a complementary effect when combined with anticoagulant therapy.

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    A systematic review included 16 RCTs and found that ankle pump exercises significantly reduced the risk of postoperative DVT.

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    The overall quality of evidence regarding the efficacy of ankle pump exercises combined with anticoagulation was assessed as low.

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Meta-analysis of the effectiveness of ankle pump exercise combined with anticoagulant therapy for the prevention of post-operative lower extremity deep vein thrombosis

  • by Taotao Ding, Yi Chen, Mingkui Huang, Huihui Tu, Liezhi Wang

  • July 14, 2026

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