title: [Significance of the ankle joint pump for returning venous blood. Report of experiences using a mechanical treatment method].
abstract: We report on new medicomechanic equipment designed for the improvement of the venous reflux in the lower extremity. It may be employed as postoperative prophylaxis against thrombosis and in the treatment of secondary manifestations based on venous insufficiency, as well as with pathological changes caused by ankylosis of the ankle.
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012212:Rheology; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000534:rehabilitation; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000534:rehabilitation*
vernacular_title: Die Bedeutung der Sprunggelenkspumpe für den Rücktransport des venösen Blutes. Erfahrungsbericht mit einer mechanisch-apparativen Behandlungsmethode.