What is Compression Stockings/Socks?
Category: Equipment
Most popular types: Jobst Compression Stockings Grade II Compression socks Norma Tech Hose Show all
See also: Lymphedema wraps
Compression stockings are used to support the venous and lymphatic systems of the leg. They offer graduated compression where maximum compression is achieved at the ankle and decreases as you move up the leg.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep vein thrombosis | 173 | 18 | |
| Varicose veins of legs | 92 | 8 | |
| Venous insufficiency | 57 | 3 | |
| Ankle sprain | 39 | 2 | |
| Protein S deficiency | 22 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 17 | |
| None | 32 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Compression Stockings/Socks
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Uncomfortable | 3 | |
| Corns and calluses | 2 | |
| Feet tingling | 1 | |
| Itching | 1 | |
| Joint pain in knees | 1 | |
| Loss of circulation (cut off) | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Compression Stockings/Socks
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | |
| Did not seem to work | 14 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 12 | |
| Doctor's advice | 4 | |
| Side effects too severe | 3 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 2 | |
| Expense | 2 | |
| Personal research | 1 |
Duration
Currently using Compression Stockings/Socks
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months - 1 year | 2 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 7 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 3 | |
| 10 years or more | 2 |
Stopped using Compression Stockings/Socks
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 13 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 9 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 7 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 4 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 3 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 4 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
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