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Legs & Post-Surgical Care

Care for the legs and feet after surgery begins in the hospital. After surgery, the risk of circulation complications can increase due to infection or inactivity.


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POOR CIRCULATION CAN CAUSE CONDITIONS SUCH AS:

DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT)

DVT is caused by the formation of a blood clot in the deep venous system. This can occur following surgery or trauma to the legs, and causes stagnation of the blood flow in the leg. DVT is especially dangerous if the clot breaks away and travels to the lungs, leading to a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism. DVT can also form during long-haul flights, where the combination of cramped spaces, immobility, and air pressure differences increase DVT risk dramatically.

PULMONARY EMBOLISM

Pulmonary Embolism occurs when blood clots break loose from the leg and travel through the heart to the lung, partially or completely blocking a pulmonary artery or one of its branches.

Signs and symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism include:

  • - Shortness of breath
  • - Rapid heartbeat
  • - Sweating
  • - Sharp chest pain (especially during deep breathing)

Some patients may:

  • - Cough up blood
  • - Develop dangerously low blood pressure
  • - Pass out

Anti-Embolism stockings provide the medically-proven benefits of graduated compression to offer effective support, as well as soft, durable materials for outstanding comfort and fit.

IMPORTANT: These stockings are only to be worn on the advice of your doctor and for the time period recommended. If discomfort or pain results, persists or increases, discontinue use and consult your physician.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Anti-embolism stockings may not be recommended for patients with the following (always consult your physician):

  • Any leg condition in which stockings would interfere, such as:
      • Dermatitis (skin problems)
    • Vein ligation (leg surgery)
    • Gangrene
    • Recent skin graft
  • Severe vascular diseases, such as Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), that cause poor circulation to the leg
  • Massive edema (swelling) of the legs, or pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) from congestive heart failure
  • Extreme deformity of the leg

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Support and Compression Levels
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Mild

(8 – 15 mm/Hg)
Provides energizing compression to help relieve mild symptoms of varicose veins, swelling, tired or aching legs.

Moderate

(15 – 20 mm/Hg)
Provides restoring compression to help relieve mild –moderate symptoms of varicose veins, swelling, tired or aching legs.

Moderate Stabilizing

(15 – 20 mm/Hg)
Provides restoring compression to help relieve mild –moderate symptoms of varicose veins, swelling, tired or aching legs.

Firm

(20 – 30 mm/Hg)
Provides therapeutic compression to help relieve moderate-severe symptoms of chronic tired, aching legs, mild leg pain, varicosities, post-vein surgery, post-sclerotherapy, edema and superficial thrombophlebitis. Can also help revent the reoccurrence of ulcerations.

Firm Stablizing

Provides a higher level of support using a combination of power Stretch and non-stretch materials and may include shock absorbing materials to help relieve symptoms associated with strains, sprains, arthritis, repetitive stress injuries and to help prevent re-injury.