Does protamine reduce whole blood platelet aggregation after cardiopulmonary bypass?
Protamine given after CPB markedly reduces platelet aggregation. Protamine added in vitro also reduces platelet aggregation, by itself or in combination with heparin.
This study provides precise anatomical data that can be used by foot and ankle surgeons when considering the use of implant arthroplasty for the treatment of hallux limitus/rigidus and the ability to maintain the insertion point of the flexor hallucis brevis muscle.