The medical technologies advisory committee considered evidence on compression products for treating venous leg ulcers. Evidence was considered from several sources to determine whether price ...

They’re often recommended for people with vein-related conditions, but they can be useful in other situations, too.

Is it necessary to provide compression therapy to heal a venous stasis ulcer? When treating any wound, you must alleviate or minimize the causative factor for the wound to heal. Venous stasis ulcers ...

More than 70% of leg ulcers are caused by venous diseases, and their prevalence increases with age. Venous leg ulcers account for most chronic lower-limb wounds observed in primary care, underscoring ...

Isobar Compression, the world’s only exact-fit compression garment, has been awarded a research contract from the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) for Healthcare, to assist in a feasibly ...

Multi-layer compression stockings promote more long-lasting healing of venous leg ulcers than traditional bandages, according to a recently published study. Investigators from the University of ...

A venous stasis ulcer occurs in the lower legs, usually between the knee and ankle. They can cause pain and swelling and require treatment from a medical professional. Venous stasis ulcers are a type ...

Venous ulcers usually occur on the legs due to blood circulation problems that damage your veins. Treatments are available to manage symptoms, help ulcers heal more quickly, or prevent them. Venous ...

Venous insufficiency is a problem with the flow of blood from the veins of the legs back to the heart. It's also called chronic venous insufficiency or chronic venous stasis. Your veins bring blood ...

Compression products squeeze the lower limb to reduce oedema (swelling) and help blood flow back to the heart. Compression products can vary in the level of pressure applied. Strong compression, that ...