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Fig. 12.6 Sigvaris© measurement guidelines for sizing compression stockings [
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1. Ankle circumference directly above ankle bone
3. Calf length from the floor to the fibuler head
2. Calf circumference at fullest part of the calf
4. Widest circumference of the thigh
5. Leg length from the floor
6. Circumference at the hip
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• Thigh circumference
• Leg length
The sizes available from Sigvaris© cater for an ankle circumference of 18cm up to 36cm.
12.8 Compression Stockings: Fabrics andDesign
Graduated compression stockings are available in a range of fabric compositions and colors. Stockings are commonly made from a synthetic composite of polyamide and elastane in a 2 to 1 ratio. Addition of cotton to the composite is often added to change the properties of the material, making them easier to wear in hotter climates. Furthermore, some stocking manufacturers such as Sigvaris© add zinc to the sole of the stocking to combat odor [17].
Stockings are available in a range of colors and designs which is an important consideration for adherence, particularly in encouraging patients to remain socially active.
Both closed-toe and open-toe variations are available. Open-toe stockings are usually preferred by those with arthritic or deformed toes, or fungal infection of the forefoot or a relatively longer foot size compared with their calf dimeter [13]. Closed-toe stockings prevent the toe swelling that can, for example, trouble those with lymphedema.
The length of the graduated stocking prescribed will depend on if there is venous insufciency or lymphoedema in the thigh. Regarding the prevention of PTS, it has been shown that there is no difference in prevention of PTS after acute proximal DVT when wearing thigh-length in comparison to knee-length stockings. However, knee-length stockings are better tolerated [18].
12.8.1 Donning Aids
Donning aids are devices designed to facilitate the application and subsequent removal of the graduated compression stocking to the upper or lower limb [19]. Donning aids are available in a range of designs including low-friction materials that allow manipulation of the stockings over it, xed step-in cages which hold the stocking open as it is applied, and roller devices that apply the stockings as it rolled up the limb [19]. Figure12.7 demonstrates the step-in Medi Valet frame type don­ning aid and the Sigvaris© roller ball applicator.
Other readily available aids, such as a plastic bag, can also be used to decrease friction over the foot.
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Fig. 12.7 (a) demonstrates the step-in Medi Valet frame type donning aid which can be held in place using the metal arms; (b) the Sigvaris© roller ball applicator which is shown as it is used and alone
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12.8.2 Indications forCompression Therapy
The clinical indications for graduated compression therapy include:
1. Prevention of thromboembolic events (TEDS), although this benet is mar-
ginal [20].
2. Prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome.
3. Symptomatic relief in post-thrombotic syndrome.
4. Symptomatic relief in chronic venous disease.
5. Management of venous ulceration.
6. Management of lymphedema and lipedema.
See Table 12.3 for summary of American and European clinical practice guidelines.
12.9 Thromboembolic Deterrent Stockings inthePrevention
ofHospital-Acquired Thrombosis
The CLOTS-1 RCT assessed their use in hospital-acquired thrombosis prevention for stroke in patients who had a contraindication to low-molecular-weight heparin and demonstrated no difference in the rate of hospital-acquired thrombosis [16]. They did, however, cause a signicant number of adverse skin events such as ulcer­ation and necrosis. Furthermore, the large multicenter GAPS RCT demonstrated no additional benet in reduction of hospital-acquired thrombosis when applying grad­uated compression stockings to surgical inpatients receiving low-molecular-weight heparin [16]. NICE guidelines currently still recommend their use in the prevention of hospital-acquired thrombosis [21].
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12.10 Prevention ofPost-Thrombotic Syndrome
Current NICE guidelines published in 2018 advise against the use of compression stockings in the prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome after acute ilio-femoral/ proximal deep vein thrombosis [21]. Previous NICE guidelines had recommended compression stockings, but subsequent publication of the SOX trial promoted a change in recommendations [22].The SOX trial was a placebo-controlled double­blind RCT which assigned 803 participants to receive graduated compression stock­ings (30–40 mmHg) or placebo stockings. The cumulative incidence of PTS as dened by the Villalta scale did not differ between the two groups, with 53% in the graduated compression stocking arm and 52% in the placebo stocking arm (HR 1·00, 95% CI 0·81–1·24, p=0.96).
The American Heart Association guidelines echo this, suggesting that the evi­dence for compression therapy in reducing post-thrombotic syndrome is uncertain and hence not recommended [23]. A systematic review and meta-analysis on the use of graduated compression stockings in prevention of PTS revealed high heterogene­ity in the three pooled RCTs, the results of which are illustrated in Table12.4 [24].
Table 12.3 Illustrative summary of American and European clinical practice guidelines
European Society for Vascular Surgery
International Union of Phlebology
Recommendation for compression therapy
To increase venous leg ulcer healing rate
Against their use for symptomatic venous reux disease when other denitive treatments are appropriate
Management of symptoms related to supercial disease
Class of evidence: level I–III Grade of evidence: A–C
American Venous Forum
1A 1A 1A
1B 1A
2C 2C 1B
American College of Phlebology
Table 12.4 Cumulative incidence of PTS in the three RCTs comparing graduated compression stockings to control stockings [24]
First author (study)
Kahn etal. Villalta 53% 52% Prandoni
etal. Brandjes
etal.
System used to dene PTS
Villalta 26% 49%
Brandjes 31% 70%
Incidence of PTS in graduated compression stockings arm
Incidence of PTS in control arm
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However, it did suggest a trend between increased baseline risk of PTS and increas­ing benet with stockings, for example in those in whom anticoagulation is ineffective.
12.11 Symptomatic Relief inPost-Thrombotic Syndrome
The use of class II compression stockings for symptomatic relief is widespread. This is reected in clinical practice guideline recommendations; however, there is little evidence to support their use [9, 25]. A recent systematic review identied only two studies investigating the use of graduated compression stockings in the man­agement of established PTS [25]. The rst trial was published by Ginsberg etal. reporting a double-blind RCT of 35 participants with PTS randomized to either graduated compression stocking (30 to 40mmHg) or a placebo stocking. At 2years follow-up, there was no signicant difference in the treatment success between the two arms.
The second study was a non-randomized prospective trial that allocated 34 con­secutive patients with PTS (median Villalta score of 10) to four different compres­sion stockings. Each participant wore each stocking for 60 min and underwent venous duplex and air plethysmography and subsequently offered a participant pref­erence [26]. The venous volume and time to ll the venous volume signicantly improved with use of all types of stocking versus no compression.
However, the reported results did not include long-term symptom control or quality of life, and limited conclusions regarding their efcacy could be drawn.
However, as compression represents a low-risk and low-cost intervention, a trial of stockings is often considered appropriate. This is mirrored in both the NICE and American Heart Association guidelines [21, 23].
12.12 Symptomatic Relief inAcute DVT
Kahn etal. undertook a large multicenter RCT investigating the use of graduated compression stockings in the treatment of acute leg pain in patients suffering from acute proximal DVT [22]. A total of 803 participants with acute proximal DVT were randomized to either graduated compression stockings or placebo stockings. There was no signicant difference in pain score at any point up to the 60-day follow-up, and it was concluded that compression stockings failed to reduce pain in acute DVT.
12.13 Symptomatic Relief inChronic Venous Disease
Class II compression stockings are often used for symptomatic relief in chronic venous disease; however, the evidence to support this is lacking. For supercial varicose veins, three RCTs have investigated the use of compression stockings in disease/symptom control [27–29]. The pooled analysis from the NICE evidence summary revealed that compression stockings were associated with a relative
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reduction in pain experiences and the feeling of “heavy”/tired legs; however, the uncertainty in evidence rendered the analysis low quality. UK NICE guidelines rec­ommend endovenous intervention for incompetent varicose veins leading to venous insufciency. NICE recommend against graduated compression stockings in these patients unless interventional treatment is unsuitable [30]. However, if there is evi­dence of skin changes such as lipodermatosclerosis or persistent venous eczema, these recommendations differ slightly. In addition to treatment of supercial venous insufciency, NICE recommend class II graduated compression therapy. However, this is largely based on expert opinion [31].
12.14 Treatment ofVenous Ulceration
The use of compression therapy in the treatment of venous ulceration was examined by a 2012 Cochrane systematic review. This identied 48 RCTs assessing the use of compression bandaging/stockings and wound dressings for the management of venous ulceration [32]. Overall, it was found that compression bandaging reduced time to ulcer healing. Importantly, pooled analysis from 3 RCTs demonstrated that three-component systems containing an elastic component, i.e., the Charing Cross four-layer bandaging healed more ulcers than those without elastic. The VenUS1 trial is known for demonstrating that four-layer bandage (multilayer elastic com­pression) is superior to the short-stretch bandage (multilayer, inelastic compression) with signicant improvement in ulcer healing while being more cost-effective [33].
Furthermore, a systematic review assessing the use of four-layer bandaging in comparison to short-stretch bandaging identied 7 RCTs; pooled analysis revealed that four-layer bandaging was associated with a signicantly shorter time to venous ulcer healing [32]. Interestingly, a recent multicenter RCT (the VenUS IV trial) comparing 4-layer bandaging to two-layer hosiery therapy found no difference in time to ulcer healing and suggested that two-layer hosiery therapy may be more cost-effective [34]. However, more research on this comparison is required.
It is important to note the isolated use of compression bandaging in venous ulcer­ation is not recommended. The recent EVRA RCT demonstrated that early endove­nous ablation of supercial venous reux at the time of ulceration resulted in faster healing of venous leg ulcers and was subsequently found to be more cost-effective than compression alone [35].
Regarding deep venous insufciency, Raju etal. report impressive results from a prospective cohort study of 504 patients with C2–C6 disease and deep venous incompetence undergoing intravascular ultrasound-guided iliac vein stent place­ment [36]. For patients with C5 disease, the rate of limbs with healed active ulcers and freedom from ulcer recurrence were 54% and 88%, respectively. Improvement in pain experienced at 5years was reported in 78% of participants with a corre­sponding signicant increase in quality of life.
Furthermore, Black etal. reported early results that the use of deep venous stent in chronic iliac vein occlusion may improve the healing of venous ulcers; however, this is an evolving area of research [37].
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Adjunctive therapies such as pentoxifylline, micronized puried avonoid frac­tion, skin care, and wound dressing also play an important role but are outside the scope of this chapter [38]. The UK NICE guidelines recommend multilayer bandag­ing in the management of venous ulceration [38]. This is also reected in the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network publication [39].
12.15 Treatment ofAcute Leg Pain Post-Endovenous Ablation
Graduated compression stockings are commonly used after endovenous ablation or manual avulsion of varicose veins. The best evidence that graduated compression stockings are benecial in the reduction of postoperative pain comes from the RCT Compression After Endovenous Thermal Ablation of Varicose Veins (COMETA Trial) [40]. A total of 206 participants who underwent endothermal ablation, with or without concurrent phlebectomies, were allocated to receive either 7days of gradu­ated compression stockings or no stockings at all. Median pain scores in the gradu­ated compression group were signicantly lower within the rst few days after the procedures suggesting that compression stockings are benecial in the reduction of postoperative pain. There was also no difference in the degree of ecchymosis.
12.16 Treatment ofLipedema
Lipedema is a symmetrical and abnormal increase of adipose tissue in the gluteal region, hips, thighs, and calves [41]. This increase in adiposity is disproportional to the trunk and upper limbs. Nonsurgical treatment consists of manual lymph drain­age, physical exercise, and multilayered/multicomponent compression bandaging; however, very little evidence exists in the literature. A randomized comparative study of 11 patients allocated participants to complete decongestive physiotherapy (including multilayered compression bandaging and manual lymph drainage) alone or combined with intermittent pneumatic compression for 5 days [42]. The reduc­tion in limb diameter was signicant (although relatively small) in the control arm and the intermittent pneumatic compression arm at 6.2% and 8.9%, respectively. Further research in this area is required in order to provide evidence-based recommendations.
12.17 Treatment ofLymphedema
The use of class II/III compression stockings in lymphedema is common practice. However, there is a lack of evidence to support their use [43, 44]. This could be due to RCTs using compression therapy as the control arm and then investigating addi­tional treatment modalities as the intervention. Often lymphedema is approached with a treatment phase using manual lymphatic drainage and multilayer bandaging to reduce the size of the limb, followed by a maintenance phase using class II/III
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graduated compression stockings. This two-stage approach comes as a result of an RCT assessing the use of multilayer bandaging followed by stockings in compari­son to stockings alone in patients with upper or lower limb lymphedema of any cause [45]. Greater and sustained limb volume reduction was seen in the two-phase approach in comparison to compression stockings alone.
12.18 Adherence toCompression Stockings
The adherence to graduated compression stockings varies dramatically. In two large RCTs investigating the use of graduated compression stockings in the prevention of PTS, the adherence at 2 years ranged from 56% in the SOX trial to 87% reported by Prandoni etal. 2014 [22, 46]. There are a variety of factors that inuence adherence with graduated compression therapy including hot climate, season, belief that they work, comfort, fashion, and ability to easily don and doff stockings. In a regression analysis of participants with venous ulceration, there were two factors that were found to be associated with adherence: a belief that wearing stockings was bene­cial and the belief that stockings were uncomfortable to wear [47]. Other reports have highlighted that adherence was better in those with knowledge about their underlying condition and self-efcacy, with a lower adherence seen in those with depression [48].
The authors of this chapter have previously undertaken focus groups and online surveys addressing adherence to graduated compression stockings in patients with PTS.
When questioned regarding measures to improve adherence the responses were more choice of stocking colors and fabrics, a custom-tted stocking, stockings that are easier to get on and off, and more information on the risk of reducing ulceration by wearing stockings.
Furthermore, other pragmatic issues were identied such as owning two pair of stockings may increase compliance as when one pair is in the wash, the other pair can be worn.
Adherence to compression stockings is complex, with a variety of environmental and patient-related factors. However, a belief that wearing the stockings is worth­while seems to be key.
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