Compression stocking class i

Compression stocking with low compression pressure class (pressure in the ankle area: 18-21mmHg), suitable for counteracting the development of edema and pain in the course of the day in standing workers.

Pregnancy (O22.-): Although compression class I and II stockings cannot prevent varicose vein formation, they are suitable to prevent refluxes in the great saphenous vein.

Lipodermatosclerosis: Under compression therapy there is a relevant reduction of edema formation (compression class I: 17%, compression class II: 14%) from baseline.

Long air travel: after long air travel, asymptomatic deep leg thrombosis in the lower leg occurs in about 10% of non-stocking wearing travelers. There were no thromboses in the stocking group. Discomfort such as ankle edema, pain, and tightness was reduced.

Ulcus cruris venosum: also in the treatment of ulcus cruris, wearing a low compression class shows a similar positive effect as a multi-layer bandage.

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