Duplex ultrasound for evaluation of deep venous blood flow in fractured lower extremities.

Purpose: Early identification of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in trauma patients would result in an early initiation of treatment, thereby decreasing the frequency of complications. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the role of duplex ultrasound (DUS) in the evaluation of deep venous blood flow in fractured lower extremities to rule out DVT prior to orthopedic surgery.

Material And Methods: In this prospective study a total of 58 patients (42 males and 16 females; mean age of 51.