Lower Extremity Review
Proper selection and sizing of compression hosiery can be confusing, but both are essential for control of edema and management of more serious vascular conditions in patients with diabetes. And then there’s the even more challenging issue of patient compliance.
By Shalmali Pal
There is reasonable concern about health issues caused by the absence of physical activity among activities linked to gaming and streaming. Recent studies show that the absence of physical activity (PA) and the factors associated with intensive media use are…
By Steffen Christian Ekkehard Schmidt, DPhil; Stefan Sell, Prof Dr, DMed; and Alexander Woll, Prof Dr
Hemostatic activation following a marathon is lower in athletes who run with compression socks than those who run with typical athletic socks, suggesting the garments may help reduce the risk of postexercise clot formation in athletes who travel to events.
By Amanda Zaleski, MS; and Beth Taylor, PhD
Research supports the use of compression stockings for managing peripheral edema, venous insufficiency, and venous leg ulcers. But, outside the laboratory, issues related to patient compliance and achieving a proper stocking fit remain significant clinical challenges.
By Greg Gargiulo
The prevalence of leg ulceration in adults, either active or healed, is 1% to 2%, and the majority have chronic venous insufficiency.1 Although CVI has received less attention than arterial insufficiency, estimates suggest it is 10 times more common. Despite the prevalence of venous ulcers, they are often neglected or managed inadequately.
By Steven E. Zimmet, MD, RVT, FACPh
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