The information device has gained widespread popularity among patients suffering from chronic venous insufficiency and probably every vascular surgeon assign them to the various readers. The sock is easy to use. Often indistinguishable from ordinary tights. But are these products are so safe? Is it harmful to wear compression stockings is to understand.
Support sock comprises a fabric base, often with a synthetic origin (eg. polyamide) and elastic fibers (spandex). Manufacturers have invented a variety of weaving yarn and the ratio of the components, which have achieved varying degrees of compression of the lower extremities.
The socks can be given as early as prophylactic or therapeutic purposes, quam varices disease, chronic venous insufficiency, pregnancy, surgical interventions and after vein thrombosis of the lower limbs.
Type of pression stocking
All companies producing men's and women's underwear type. The second can complement the lace or pattern. You can also choose accordingly tsvetotipu skin of the patient. Manufacturers take into account that people are different height and weight. This is the five sizes of socks.
Determining need to change a few parameters: the circumference of the lower leg in a place where its largest diameter, the circumference of the thigh in its middle third, the length of the beginning of the Shin to the knee and the distance from the heel to the groin. In addition, a special table is determined by the size smooth (XS, S, M, L, LX, XL).
But the main classification is divided according to the degree of compression, which provides linen of the lower extremities.
There are several categories of compression underwear:
- To prevent the pressure of the limb between 18 mm Hg. article They are mainly used to prevent the development of varices quam disease in groups of individuals who have a predisposition to it. Patients who are overweight, pregnant women or people whose work is related to excessive load on the foot.
- The first class of compression — compression levels of 19 to 22 mm Hg. the article Used in the initial stages quam varices disease. Effectively help syndrome "tired" legs, Superba, a little bit of varicose veins of the lower extremities of the vascular system.
- The second class is a pressure of about 23-32 mm hg. article is Used only by the doctor. Entry is a pathological condition associated with chronic venous insufficiency, but without trophic changes in the skin.
- Third grade — the packaging is 33-45 mm Hg. article to use them, you must get a prescription from your doctor, as that only buy from the pharmacy, these socks impossible. Indications for use: the expressed trophic disorders, lymphostasis, thrombosis of the deep veins of the lower extremities, posttrombofleboticheky syndrome.
The latter is the fourth class — level over 45 mmhg. article is rarely used, and only the hospitals and clinics under the supervision of a doctor.
Mechanism of action of products
quam varices is a disease that mainly affects the veins of the lower extremities. Happens when a strong stretching of the veins, due to the reduction of elasticity of the walls.
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Valve, is located on the inner side of the vessels, losing the ability to completely prevent snow and blood begins to flow in the opposite direction. This, in turn, begins the process of even more stretching of the venous wall.
Lower limb fills with blood and the skin surface begins to talk quam varices dilated veins. Gradually, the liquid began to seep through the vessels and penetrates into the surrounding tissue. So patients with swelling.
crassus blood can form clots inside the blood vessels or embolization away from the primary tumor thrombosis. These States are vita minas a result. The reason for the development of chronic venous insufficiency are:
- hereditary factors;
- pathology of the cardiovascular system;
- flat feet;
- curvature of the spine;
- uncomfortable shoes, especially high heels;
- spend long periods in a sitting position;
- work stand;
- humili gradu a way of life.
To prevent progression of varices quam
disease, surgeons prescribe the patient's socks. Through the pressure, providing the product in the leg, occur in an artificial narrowing of the blood vessels.
Pressure improve the function of the valve device and there is no regurgitation of blood.
Useful properties of the pression stocking
The benefits and disadvantages pression stocking depends primarily on whether the designated doctor compression-class, as well as whether the patient is recommendations for use.
Scientists have conducted studies and meta-analyses that prove that medical socks is effective in chronic venous insufficiency.
Socks performs several useful functions to constrict the lumen of blood vessels and prevents the development of quam varices in pregnant women. In addition, to reduce the swelling of the lower extremities and improves lymph drainage.
In addition, support socks:
- to prevent the development of infectious disease in the legs;
- improves skin trophism;
- warn sanguinem clotting and thrombophlebitis;
- to reduce the risk of pulmonary embolism;
- relieves pain, cramps in the legs;
- to prevent the probability of the formation of trophic ulcers;
- improve postoperative periods.
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In addition, the socks have an advantage compared to other types of compression underwear. For example, elastic bandages require special skills to use. They can slip during the day, which brings discomfort to the patient. Also ties do not always fit the style of clothing, especially if the patient needs to work in the office, and in a certain form.
Socks, does not differ from normal clothing and is very easy to use.
Injury compression underwear
Definitely medical stockings is a useful product, but even it has its negative aspects and can harm patients. Damage compression stockings in quam varices occur with improper use.
If the wrong selection is the degree of pressure on the foot can be signs of tissue ischemia. The patient will feel numbness in the limbs, discomfort or pain. If the package is small, the effect of this treatment appears. Therefore, before using medical stockings should consult a vascular surgeon.
Stay pedula depends on the extent of chronic venous insufficiency. For example, in the third stage, quam varices disease the product is recommended to be worn continuously, even while you sleep. Most often, such complications: ischemia of the underlying tissue, décubitus in place by squeezing the wrong dressing, an allergic reaction to the material.
Compression products can hurt when there are contraindications to their use:
- infectious diseases of the skin;
- open wounds;
- individual sensitivity to the material of the product;
- wounds in the limbs;
- burns;
- the presence of diabetic foot;
- EXCISIO endarteriit;
- heart failure failure.
But, a larger number of patients to speak positively pression pedula. The result is noticeable even in the first days of use.
Also positive is the fact that the moderate value of the product. The average price of a stocking — 1500 rubles.
Rules for the use of stocking
A large part of the effect depends on whether the patient is wearing a medical Jersey. They need to put on in the morning before the patient intends to get out of bed. 10 minutes before this, it is advisable to raise the feet on the platform, ensuring maximum blood flow. Then gradually worn linen, be sure that it is not everti, and not formed of folds, because in these places there is the file compression on the skin. Use you need throughout the day.
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To ensure that the product has worked for as long as possible, properly care for it. Medical stockings is forbidden to wash in the machine-the machine, just hand washing. It is not recommended to use harsh detergents, only soap allowed. They need to dry on a horizontal surface, avoiding excessive heat, radiation and direct sunlight. Keep the socks are folded and expanded state.
