Clinical Study of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in the Prevention of Deep Venous Thrombosis of Lower Extremities after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Abstract

This paper is written to observe the clinical effects of “neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the prevention of deep venous thrombosis of lower extremities after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction” in our department. Data from March 2018 to March 2021 was selected including 187 males and 91 females. They were randomly divided into experimental groups and control groups. The experimental group adopted DVT general prevention + basic physical prevention + NMES and the control group adopted DVT general prevention + basic physical prevention. The VAS score, the content of blood D-dimer, the circumference of the affected knee, and results of DVT color ultrasound screening were studied in each group on the first day before operation and the fourth day after the operation. Results obtained showed that there were no significant differences in the baseline characteristics of the two groups of patients, such as gender composition, age, and so on $\left(P>0.05\right)$ . The VAS scores, blood D-dimer content, and knee circumference of each group on the day before and on the fourth day after surgery were observed. Diameter and DVT color Doppler ultrasound screening results were superior to the control group in the test group and the difference was statistically significant $\left(P<0.05\right)$ . It was concluded that NMES can effectively reduce the pain, knee swelling, and incidence of DVT in patients after ACL reconstruction. It is a simple and effective intervention therapy to prevent the occurrence of DVT.