Clinical Benefits of Lightweight Compression: Reduction of Venous-Related Symptoms by Ready-to-Wear Lightweight Gradient Compression Hosiery

Weiß, Robert; Duffy, David M.

doi:10.1046/j.1524-4725.1999.99064.x

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“…Other studies have reported beneficial effects of low-grade compression stockings on subjective complaints [12, 14, 15, 16]and venous haemodynamics [8, 15, 16, 17, 18]as well.…”

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The Oedema-Protective Effect of Lycra<sup>®</sup> Support Stockings

Jonker¹,

Boer²,

Adèr³

et al. 2001

Dermatology

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Background: Oedema may be an early sign of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), but swelling of the lower legs is a common phenomenon in many people. The distinction between physiological swelling and CVI is not clear. There is a gradual transition between healthy legs and the early stages of CVI. In case of CVI, medical elastic compression stockings are used in order to prevent oedema completely. In case of healthy people without demonstrable CVI, no medical stockings are required in the prevention of oedema but stockings exerting less compression. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of mild compression on the development of swelling of the legs and the effect on subjective complaints in healthy subjects. Methods: The diurnal volume change (DVC) of the lower legs during full working days was monitored with an optical leg volume meter in 118 healthy volunteers (60 males, 58 females) without objective symptoms of CVI. The DVCs after wearing two kinds of class I support stockings (X: average pressure at the ankle of almost 14 mm Hg; Y: almost 18 mm Hg) were compared with the DVC after wearing a control stocking (Z: almost 6 mm Hg). Also, the effect on subjective feelings of the legs was noted. Results: It appeared that healthy people have a mean daily volume increase of the legs of 2.3% in females and 1.6% in males. Mild compression stockings reduced this daily increase with 31 and 18% in males and females, respectively, by stocking X and 37 and 32% by stocking Y. Subjective feelings occurred in 57% of all cases. A beneficial effect on subjective feelings, in particular of tired and swollen legs, was found. A difference in this beneficial effect between stocking X and Y was not obvious. Conclusions: Mild compression stockings reduce diurnal oedema and unpleasant feelings of the legs in healthy individuals.

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“…Other studies have reported beneficial effects of low-grade compression stockings on subjective complaints [12, 14, 15, 16]and venous haemodynamics [8, 15, 16, 17, 18]as well.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Oedema-Protective Effect of Lycra<sup>®</sup> Support Stockings

Jonker¹,

Boer²,

Adèr³

et al. 2001

Dermatology

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“…[1][2][3] Immobilisation, and prolonged standing and sitting, which can raise venous pressure and lead to incompetence of the valves in the long veins, have been suggested to be the principal aetiological factors in the pathogenesis of such venous disorders. [3][4][5][6][7][8] By providing a controlled external pressure gradient from the ankle to the thigh, with the greatest pressure at the ankle and the least pressure at the thigh, GCS can reduce the increased hydrostatic pressure and redress the pressure balance between the deep and superficial veins, thus helping improve venous circulation in the lower extremities. 9,10 Pressure levels and gradient distribution are the two critical parameters in the compression performance of GCS products.…”

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Effects of graduated compression stockings with different pressure profiles on lower-limb venous structures and haemodynamics

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The application of GCS with light and mild compression profiles appear to be effective in achieving a reduction in venous dilation and venous pooling, and improving venous return in the lower extremities. GCS with lighter pressures may be more suitable for subjects whose daily work requires long-term inactive standing or sitting, and GCS with mild pressure appear to be sufficient for most clinical applications.

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“…The use of even lightweight graduated compression hosiery has been shown to improve venous symptoms of discomfort, swelling, fatigue, aching and leg tightness. 1 For many, all that is required is simple reassurance that the risk of future complications is low.…”

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Practical advice for the treatment of venous disease in the elderly

O’Hare

Earnshaw

2008

Phlebology

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Most of the complications of venous disease are more prevalent in the elderly. These patients often present late with advanced disease or active venous ulceration, having suffered significant symptoms for many years. Many are wary of undergoing invasive procedures and co-morbidity is the rule rather than the exception. Symptomatic uncomplicated venous disease (clinical, aetiological, anatomical and pathological elements [CEAP] 2 -3)It is rare for elderly patients to present with uncomplicated veins but occasionally they come to outpatients with longstanding veins and symptoms in the same leg. It is important to examine these patients carefully to exclude coexisting peripheral vascular disease. The use of even lightweight graduated compression hosiery has been shown to improve venous symptoms of discomfort, swelling, fatigue, aching and leg tightness. 1 For many, all that is required is simple reassurance that the risk of future complications is low.

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Clinical Benefits of Lightweight Compression: Reduction of Venous-Related Symptoms by Ready-to-Wear Lightweight Gradient Compression Hosiery

Cited by 61 publications

References 15 publications

The Oedema-Protective Effect of Lycra<sup>®</sup> Support Stockings

The Oedema-Protective Effect of Lycra<sup>®</sup> Support Stockings

Effects of graduated compression stockings with different pressure profiles on lower-limb venous structures and haemodynamics

Practical advice for the treatment of venous disease in the elderly

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