title: [Compression bandages in the so-called leg disease].
abstract: The compressive bandaging of limbs as a supportive therapy in venous insufficiency and lymphedema is neither difficult, nor a mystery. The compressive therapy is to be applied exclusively to walking patients. The principles of some types of compressive bandages are explained.
mesh_terms: D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000628:therapy; D008722:Methods; D009779:Occlusive Dressings
vernacular_title: Die Kompressionsbehandlung bei den sog. Beinleiden.