title: Compression hosiery.
abstract: Compression hosiery is used in the management of venous incompetence, which may result in varicose veins, venous ulceration, deep vein thrombosis and lymphoedema. Accurate patient assessment and measurement is essential to ensure that hosiery is appropriate, fits properly and is worn by the patient.
authors.affiliation: Falkirk and District Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Armstrong
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Woollons
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D010349:Patient Compliance; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000628:therapy; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy