Case report to demonstrate the need for selection criteria for optimal adjustable Velcro wrap prescription

Compression, in the form of either a compression bandage or a compression stocking, has been touted as the gold standard for treatment of swelling and venous leg ulcers (VLUs). Adjustable Velcro wraps have been marketed as compression alternative. Although there is a growing body of evidence to support use of these products, there has not been a critical evaluation of the functionality of the devices to best matching product to patient presentation and ability to use the device effectively. Unlike compression garments, which are classified by compression category (class I/II or flat knit/circular), there is not an algorithm to direct health professionals to best match a specific adjustable Velcro wrap to an individual patient presentation. This small case series demonstrates that although each product performed as marketed in vitro, performance in clinical setting varied greatly dependent on patient presentation and functional skill level.