Ready-to-wear compression garments for the lower limb
Primary class 2 (23–32mmHg) for moderate lymphoedema. Class 3 (34–46mmHg) for severe complex lymphoedema, gross oedema and rebound oedema. Secondary class 2 (23–32mmHg): varices of medium severity; ulcer treatment and prevention of recurrence; mild oedema. Class 3 (34–64mmHg): gross varices; post-thrombotic venous insufficiency; ulcer treatment and prevention of recurrence.
Absolute arterial disease in the legs; severe heart disease; severe infections of the veins. Relative infections of the skin; loss of feeling in the legs; allergy to compression stocking fabric.