13th August 2020

A 70-year-old inpatient has recently undergone hip replacement surgery

A 70-year-old inpatient has recently undergone hip replacement surgery. He describes pain in his right calf and his leg appears red and swollen. What is the most appropriate imaging technique to use to confirm or exclude Deep venous thrombosis (DVT)? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.