title: Graduated Compression Hosiery.
abstract: Graduated compression hosiery is used for several clinical conditions related to venous insufficiency and lymphoedema. In the management of venous ulceration, graduated compression hosiery is regarded as an essential component of prevention of ulcer recurrence. Occasionally it is used for ulcer healing. It is also used prophylactically in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis1.
authors.affiliation: Director Centre for Research and Implementation of Clinical Practice, London.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Moffett
authors.affiliation: Lecturer practitioner Centre for Research and Implementation of Clinical Practice, London.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: O'Hare