#Benefits of compression socks pregnancy plus

#Benefits of compression socks pregnancy plus

Patients were allocated via a central randomization system to routine care plus thigh-length GCS (n = 1,256) or to routine care plus avoidance of GCS (n = 1,262). A total of 2,518 patients who were admitted to hospital within 1 week of an acute stroke and who were immobile were enrolled from 64 centers in the United Kingdom, Italy, and Australia. In an outcome-blinded, randomized controlled trial, Dennis et al (2009) evaluated the effectiveness of thigh-length graduated compression stockings (GCS) to reduce deep vein thrombosis (DVT) following stroke. Alternatives to fabric support garments include dietary changes, exercise, limb elevation and weight control. The higher degrees require a physician's prescription.įabric support garments are stockings or sleeves, usually made of elastic that may be utilized for, but not limited to, cases of severe edema, prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), venous insufficiency or for certain burn injuries to lessen swelling and/or to reduce scarring.

Compression garments can come in varying degrees of compression. Compression garments worn on the legs can help prevent deep vein thrombosis and reduce edema, and are useful in a variety of peripheral vascular conditions. BackgroundĬompression garments are usually made of elastic material, and are used to promote venous or lymphatic circulation. ContraindicationsĬompression garments are considered experimental and investigational for members with severe peripheral arterial disease or septic phlebitis because they are contraindicated in these conditions. Two pairs of compression stockings are considered medically necessary in the initial purchase (the 2nd pair is for use while the 1st pair is in the laundry). For pressure gradient support stockings, no more than 4 replacements per year are considered medically necessary for wear. Replacements are considered medically necessary when the compression garment can not be repaired or when required due to a change in the member's physical condition. Silver impregnated compression stockings are considered not medically necessary because there is insufficient evidence that silver impregnated compression stockings are superior to standard compression stockings. Note: These OTC stockings are also not covered because they are not primarily medical in nature. Stockings purchased over the counter without a prescription which have a pressure of less than 20 mm Hg (e.g., elastic stockings, support hose, surgical leggings, anti-embolism stockings (Ted hose) or pressure leotards) are considered experimental and investigational because these supplies have not been proven effective in preventing thromboembolism. Non-elastic leg binders are similar to graded compression stockings in that they provide static compression of the leg, but unlike graded compression stockings, they do not use elastic, but use adjustable Velcro or buckle straps.įootnotes*** Applies only to pre-made or custom-made pressure gradient support stockings (e.g., Jobst, Juzo, SigVarus, Venes, etc.) that have a pressure of 18 mm Hg or more, that require a physician's prescription, and that require measurements for fitting.įootnotes**** Only pressure gradient support stockings are considered medically necessary for this indication inflatable compression garments have no proven value for this indication. For Aetna's clinical policy on intermittent and sequential compression pumps for lymphedema, see CPB 0069 - Lymphedema, and CPB 0500 - Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices.įootnotes** Aetna considers non-elastic leg binders (e.g., CircAid, LegAssist, Reid Sleeve) medically necessary for members who meet the selection criteria for pressure gradient support stockings listed above. These compression garments for the legs are considered experimental and investigational for all other indications (e.g., improvement of functional performance in individuals with Parkinson disease, improvement of knee proprioception in rehabilitation setting, management of delayed-onset muscle soreness, management of pain during post-natal care, and management of spasticity following stroke).įootnotes* The above reference to inflatable compression garments (e.g., Flowtron Compression Garment, Jobst Pneumatic Compressor) also includes the pump needed to inflate the compression garment. Prevention of thrombosis in immobilized persons (e.g., immobilization due to surgery, trauma, general debilitation, etc.)