rome and Edema

To verify whether a foot-sparing bandage is effective for patients who have undergone varicose vein surgery, being in the C2 class, having a normal deep venous system and actively walking.. Ninety consecutive lower legs meeting the inclusion criteria underwent treatment with an inelastic foot-sparing bandage. Patient's satisfaction, efficacy and local effects were systematically documented.. The bandage was well tolerated and highly effective. Four of the first 20 cases experienced a slight morning oedema of the foot, which disappeared while walking. Thus, in the remaining cases we covered the foot and distal limb with a custom short tubular-shaped 'sock' providing 10 mmHg compression, only during the first 24 hours.. The foot-sparing inelastic bandage is effective, cheap and tolerated by well-selected patients who have undergone varicose vein surgery.

Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Compression Bandages; Edema; Equipment Design; Humans; Middle Aged; Patient Satisfaction; Postoperative Care; Rome; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome; Varicose Veins; Vascular Surgical Procedures; Walking; Young Adult