title: Prevention of thrombophlebitis in spinal injury patients.
abstract: This paper deals with the prevention of thrombophlebitis by means of massage and elastic stocking compression. In a group of 26 patients no evidence of thrombophlebitis or pulmonary embolism was observed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008405:Massage; D008875:Middle Aged; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control*