title: [Initial experience with the use of the artroflow apparatus.].
abstract: The authors submit their initial experience with the use of the apparatus Artroflow recommended as one possible means to prevent thromboembolic disease in bedridden patients. The strictly defined criteria of the investigation made it possible to include in the group only a limited number of patients, therefore the results are not significant. Seven months' experience, however, convinced the authors that it is useful to use Artroflow for the rehabilitation of geriatric patients after fractures of the proximal part of the femur. Key words: prevention of thromboembolic disease, activation of the venous pump by passive means, Artroflow apparatus.
authors.affiliation: Ortopedická klinika 3. lékarské fakulty UK, Praha.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Dzupa
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pazdírek
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dousa