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Compression Therapy of the Legs
The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology, 1991Compression therapy is a powerful method for the treatment of all sorts of swollen extremities. Its effects depend on several factors, including: underlying disease, exerted pressure and body position, and compression material.
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Approaches to the application and removal of compression therapy: A literature review
British Journal of Community Nursing, 2017 Compression therapy is used in the treatment of venous disorders, lymphoedema and burns. Adherence to compression therapy is reported to be poor, due to a number of factors, including difficulty in applying and removing the compression garments.
Lauren Balcombe +2 more
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Compression therapy for venous disease
Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease, 2016For centuries, compression therapy has been utilized to treat venous disease. To date it remains the mainstay of therapy, particularly in more severe forms such as venous ulceration. In addition to mechanisms of benefit, we discuss the evidence behind compression therapy, particularly hosiery, in various forms of venous disease of the lower extremities.
Robert R, Attaran +1 more
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Compression therapy in an obese patient
Journal of Wound Care, 1992The use of compression bandages for treating venous leg ulcers in an obese man
S, Thomas, M, Fear, R, Logan
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Use of compression therapy for cellulitis
Danish Medical JournalINTRODUCTION. Cellulitis is a common infection, especially among the elderly, and compression therapy is often recommended to reduce acute oedema and pain. A previous study showed that compression therapy led to a lower incidence of recurrent cellulitis in lower extremities in patients with chronic oedema. The aim of this study was to describe clinical
Mia, Nielsen, Mette, Midttun
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Compressive Neuropathy as a Complication of Anticoagulant Therapy
Neurosurgery, 1983Abstract Three cases of compressive neuropathy after anticoagulant therapy are reported. The first known description of ulnar and radial nerve involvement in this syndrome is provided. A review of the literature along with a discussion of some of the clinical features, the diagnosis, and the management of this entity are presented.
T E, Hoyt, R, Tiwari, J A, Kusske
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Independent Nurse, 2012
A venous leg ulcer can be managed by improving patient self-care
Lee Yarwood-Ross, Carol Haigh
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A venous leg ulcer can be managed by improving patient self-care
Lee Yarwood-Ross, Carol Haigh
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Controlled Compression Therapy and Compression Garments
2015The most important factor to maintain the effect of any therapy is the use of compression garments. Garments should be prescribed in such a number so that the edema does not recur. A common mistake is that the patient receive one, or if lucky two garments, after treatment.
Karin Ohlin +2 more
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Phlebologie, 2014
ZusammenfassungSportkompressionsstrümpfe werden zuneh-mend während und auch außerhalb des Sports eingesetzt. Während sich medizinische Kompressionsstrümpfe bei phlebologischen und lymphologischen Erkrankungen längst bewährt haben, ist der Nutzen von Sport-kompressionsstrümpfen für den Sportler nicht zufrieden stellend geklärt.
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ZusammenfassungSportkompressionsstrümpfe werden zuneh-mend während und auch außerhalb des Sports eingesetzt. Während sich medizinische Kompressionsstrümpfe bei phlebologischen und lymphologischen Erkrankungen längst bewährt haben, ist der Nutzen von Sport-kompressionsstrümpfen für den Sportler nicht zufrieden stellend geklärt.
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