Tight coverings for the foot and leg that are worn to aid circulation in the legs, and prevent the formation of EDEMA and DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS. PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION STOCKINGS serve a similar purpose especially for bedridden patients, and following surgery.

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Bandages (1970-2006)

History note

2007; use BANDAGES 1990-2006; for STOCKINGS ELASTIC use BANDAGES 1990-2006

Public note

2007; see BANDAGES 1990-2006; for STOCKINGS ELASTIC see BANDAGES 1990-2006