Commonly Used Terms For Compression Stockings
- Anti-embolism - Worn when non-ambulatory or post-surgical to help prevent pooling of blood in the legs that could lead to a venous thrombosis.
- Custom - uniquely made for a specific individual.
- Circular Knit - Seamless stockings that offer greater aesthetic appeal.
- Flat Knit - Stockings made with a seam that can be constructed in virtually any shape or size. Most often used in higher compression classes.
- Silver - Stockings constructed using special silver textile fibers. Silver offers natural anti-microbial protection.
- Lymphedema - compression stockings used to manage edema resulting from the onset of Lymphedema
- Support - mild compression stockings sold over-the-counter and without a physician's prescription
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