title: Back-up for the venous pump: compression hosiery.
abstract: Graduated compression hosiery is used with a range of conditions caused by insufficient venous return. It is vital for patients to have the correct hosiery for their condition, and to understand its importance.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Dale
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gibson
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D004487:Edema / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D011312:Pressure; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D014680:Veins / Q000502:physiology* / Q000503:physiopathology