Surgery position puts legs at risk: new study investigates
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This study looked at 26 adults having colorectal surgery while placed in a head-down position with legs raised in stirrups. Researchers measured blood flow and oxygen in the calf muscles during surgery to understand why some patients develop a rare but serious leg injury called W…
Sponsor: University of Portsmouth • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC