Compression therapy for chronic edema of the extremities

Abstract

The article is devoted to etiopathogenesis, principles of diagnostics and treatment of chronic edema of the extremities associated with the pathology of the venous and lymphatic system. The authors emphasize the need for adequate compression therapy at all stages of treatment, with an emphasis on the usefulness of innovative flat-knit compression knitwear.

Keywords

• lymphedema
• edema
• compression
• compression knitwear