Taha W, Benigni JP, Uhl JF, Carpentier PH, Filori P, Bishara R. Performance of an adjustable compression wrap in occupational leg swelling.
Phlebology 2024;
39:302-309. [PMID:
38193832 DOI:
10.1177/02683555231226385]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Edema in some subjects worsens over time and wraps help to reduce the leg volume.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
An adjustable compression wrap was tried on volunteers for 5 h and volumes measured in each limb before and after wrapping using a 3D surface scanner (HandySCAN 3D®) to estimate the volume of the leg. The contralateral leg was used as control.
RESULTS
We observed a significant decrease in volume in the wrap legs and an increase in the control legs (p < .001), both in the lower part of leg (p = .001) and in the upper part (p = .001).
CONCLUSIONS
Using the Readywrap® for 5 hours significantly reduces the leg volume. This study enables Readywrap to be studied in a population that is easy to observe in the context of a research program. The Handyscan3D® was shown accurate and reproducible to assess leg volume in future studies.
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