Compression Stockings at Basel Orthopedics
Compression stockings have been used successfully for years to treat many different diseases and offer those affected enormous relief in everyday life. They put pressure on the veins, improving blood flow from the extremities back to the heart. Compression stockings help with vein problems and diseases of the lymphatic system, which can occur in the form of thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, spider veins, lipedema or other edema. But healthy people and pregnant women can also use compression stockings to support blood circulation in the legs or arms.
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Types of Compression Stockings
Compression stockings for better blood circulation
Compression stockings are often also referred to as support stockings. However, support stockings are mostly used by healthy people and have a lower compression class. There are special compression stockings for women and also compression stockings for men. Both types optimally cover the different needs in compression therapy.
In addition to the classic thigh-high stockings, there are also compression pantyhose, calf-length stockings, half-thigh stockings or knee-high stockings for the treatment of vein diseases. There are also differences in the respective compression classes. Depending on the degree of the disease, the pressure that compression stockings exert on the legs can be higher or lower.
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Something for everyone
Our category for ready-made compression stockings includes a large selection of colors and designs from renowned manufacturers, so that there is the right model for every size and every taste. The main colors for our compression stockings are brown, black and white in different shades. You will also find compression stockings that you can unobtrusively integrate into your everyday life. They can be worn in everyday life, when traveling or during sports and are available in many different variations. Our wide range of compression stockings offers perfectly fitting models for every situation. Whether you need ready-made compression stockings, made-to-measure stockings or accessories for compression stockings, we have the best solution for your needs and our competent team will be happy to advise you at any time.
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Custom-made products & accessories
So that we give you the best possible support when wearing your compression stockings, you will also find various accessories in our range, such as donning aids for compression stockings, skin care products or gloves that also help when putting on or taking off compression stockings. Do you need an individual solution or custom-made compression stockings? In this case, we would be pleased if you visit us in our shop in Basel and we can manufacture perfectly fitting stockings for you in our workshop. There is an individual consultation and measurement on site, during which our competent team will explain to you exactly what is important when choosing the right stockings. This way you get compression stockings that are optimally tailored to your needs and provide you with perfect support in everyday life.
Questions & Answers about Compression Stockings
Compression stockings support blood circulation from the arms or legs to the heart and can be used for venous and lymphatic disorders. They are part of the standard therapy for venous insufficiency and can reduce the risk of thrombosis. Compression stockings help many sufferers during the treatment of these conditions. Compression stockings are usually prescribed by a doctor, but healthy people or pregnant women can also wear them for support.
Compression stockings are often recommended after operations because they prevent thrombosis. In this case, the stockings are worn a few days after the operation. For long-term illnesses, you can wear compression stockings all day and they can also bring relief at night. If you wear support stockings for a long time, you should make sure that your skin does not dry out and apply a care cream regularly.
Support stockings help with vein problems and diseases of the lymph. This can lead to thrombosis, edema, varicose veins, spider veins, venous insufficiency or lipedema. Compression stockings support blood circulation in the extremities and thus provide relief for those affected.
Patients who suffer from circulatory disorders in the legs or from an untreated weakness of the right side of the heart should not wear compression stockings. In addition, diabetics should talk to their doctor before undergoing compression treatment and, under certain circumstances, avoid wearing compression stockings.
The difference between medical compression stockings and support stockings is that support stockings can also be worn by healthy people who are hoping for relief from heavy legs in everyday life. Medical compression stockings are usually prescribed by a doctor for various diseases and are part of a treatment.
Compression stockings to prevent thrombosis are mainly used in bedridden patients or after operations where the patient has to lie for several days. They prevent blood clots from forming in the deep veins of the legs, which can become dangerous. The optimal effect of normal compression stockings is achieved through movement. Since this movement is missing in bedridden patients, thrombosis stockings are used in this case.
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