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Foot-sparing postoperative compression bandage: a possible alternative to the traditional bandage
1Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Area di Geriatria, Centro per la Salute dell'Anziano, Rome, Italy. varicci@tiscali.it
Objectives:
To verify whether a foot-sparing bandage is effective for patients who have undergone varicose vein surgery, being in the C2 class, having a normal deep venous system and actively walking.
Methods:
Ninety consecutive lower legs meeting the inclusion criteria underwent treatment with an inelastic foot-sparing bandage. Patient's satisfaction, efficacy and local effects were systematically documented.
Results:
The bandage was well tolerated and highly effective. Four of the first 20 cases experienced a slight morning oedema of the foot, which disappeared while walking. Thus, in the remaining cases we covered the foot and distal limb with a custom short tubular-shaped 'sock' providing 10 mmHg compression, only during the first 24 hours.
Conclusion:
The foot-sparing inelastic bandage is effective, cheap and tolerated by well-selected patients who have undergone varicose vein surgery.
