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Doktus Lower Limb MTO
Leg ulcer hosiery Haddenham Healthcare

Doktus Lower Limb MTO

Ready-to-wear compression garments for the lower limb

Indications

Primary class 2 (23–32mmHg) for moderate lymphoedema. Class 3 (34–46mmHg) for severe complex lymphoedema, gross oedema and rebound oedema. Secondary class 2 (23–32mmHg): varices of medium severity; ulcer treatment and prevention of recurrence; mild oedema. Class 3 (34–64mmHg): gross varices; post-thrombotic venous insufficiency; ulcer treatment and prevention of recurrence.

Contraindications

Absolute arterial disease in the legs; severe heart disease; severe infections of the veins. Relative infections of the skin; loss of feeling in the legs; allergy to compression stocking fabric.

Price

  • Available in compression class 2 (23–32mmHg) or class 3 (34–46mmHg), with options for long leg, short leg, long foot, short foot, open toe, extra wide, non-standard colour, 3cm strong plain grip top, 5cm strong plain grip top, 5cm strong lace grip top, 5cm fine lace grip top, open front panty, loose fit panty, no gusset panty, footless tights, half compression panty, full compression panty, fly for men – below knee, £30.17

  • below knee with grip top, £36.88
  • thigh high, £48.22
  • thigh high with grip top, £54.93
  • thigh high with waistband, £55.33
  • thigh high with waist attachment (left or right leg), £33.54
  • tights, £54.10
  • one legged tights (left or right leg), £54.10

Leg ulcer hosiery

All Leg ulcer hosiery
Credalast
Credenhill (supplied by Daylong Direct)

Credalast

British Standard range of compression hosiery available in nylon and cotton. Credalast (nylon) is a sheerer hosiery and Credalast Cotton (cotton/lycra) is a classic support hosiery with cotton layer knitted on the inside layer, designed for patients with sensitive skin. Made-to-measure options are Credalast Classic and Credalast Velvet (with Tactel Climate Effect), both of which come in natural and black. Available in compression classes 1, 2 and 3 in below-knee and thigh length. Available in standard sizes and made to measure.
Gloria Med Soft
Gardamed

Gloria Med Soft

Stockings and pantyhose. Fine yarn and availability of open or closed toe.
Jobst Farrow Toe Cap
Essity

Jobst Farrow Toe Cap

Constructed from an ultra-thin and smooth compression fabric with fine seams. Available in class 1 (15–20mmHg) and class 2 (20–30mmHg). Can be trimmed to patient requirements. Colours: tan and black.
Jobst UlcerCare
Essity

Jobst UlcerCare

Two-layer, zippered graduated compression hosiery system providing 40mmHg. Pack contains one stocking and two liners. Liner pack also available containing three liners.
Jobst UlcerCare Custom-Fit
Essity

Jobst UlcerCare Custom-Fit

Custom-made two-layer compression hosiery system for the treatment of venous leg ulceration; provides 40mmHg. Liner pack containing two liners also available.
Venosan 8000 Ulcerfit
Credenhill (supplied by Daylong Direct)

Venosan 8000 Ulcerfit

A 2-layer compression stocking system for the treatment of leg ulcers. The system consists of 2 knitted stockings that work together to produce therapeutic levels of compression. The system comprises: Layer 1: a liner that is normally worn day and night. Pressure is approximately 10mmHg and helps to keep the wound dressing in place. The material is designed to enable easy application of the overstocking. The pack contains 2 white liners. Layer 2: the compression overstocking supports the treatment during the day. The pack contains 1 × below-knee open-toe stocking.