Graduated Compression Hosiery
Typical Use
Hosiery Compression |
Prescribed for: |
8-15 mmHg: |
Tired, aching feet and legs, slight edemas (swelling), spider veins, early varicose veins, venous disorders in at-risk patients. |
15-20 mmHg: |
Edema, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, chronic venous insufficiency, varicosis during pregnancy, before schlerotherapy and venous surgery. |
20-30 mmHg: |
Severe Phlebitis, advanced varicose veins, advanced venous thrombosis, ulceration and inflammation of lower extremities, lymphedema, thrombophlebitis, following venous surgery. |
30-40 mmHg: |
Distended or tortuous veins, lipedema, lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency, following vascular surgery. |
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