Association Between Deep Vein Thrombosis and the Temperature at the Popliteal Fossa During Cement Curing in Total Knee Arthroplasty

作者：Qiu, Xu-sheng; Wang, Feng; Yao, Chen; Chen, Dong-yang; Xu, Zhi-hong; Jiang, Qing^*

来源：Journal of Arthroplasty, 2011, 26(3): 414-418.

DOI：10.1016/j.arth.2010.01.099

• temperature
• popliteal fossa
• total knee arthroplasty

The temperature at the popliteal fossa during cement curing and its relationship with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has not been investigated. Fifty-six consecutive patients who underwent primary TKA were recruited. The temperatures at the popliteal fossa were measured during bone cement exothermic polymerization. Postoperative operated leg ascending venographies were performed 5 days after TKA for screening of DVT. The maximum temperatures were 32.5 degrees C +/- 1.0 degrees C at the popliteal fossa during cement curing. No significant difference was found of the maximum temperatures in the popliteal fossa between the non-DVT and DVT groups. The present study indicated that the heat resulting from polymerization of the cement may not be a possible cause of damage to the veins surrounding the knee, and it may have no relationship with DVT.

• 出版日期2011-4
• 单位南京大学