Activa Class 2 Unisex Sock

Indications

Provides medium compression and should be used in medium-severity varicose veins. Can be used as part of treatment for and to prevent the occurrence and recurrence of venous leg ulcers.

Contraindications

Diabetic patients, unless after specialist referral and under strict supervision. Arterial insufficiency, arterial disease and ischaemia, according to vascular assessment. ABPI of <0.8 or >1.3 unless after specialist referral and under strict supervision and regular follow-up. Congestive cardiac failure as compression could lead to cardiac overload. Peripheral neuropathy. Rheumatoid arthritis. Known sensitivity to the fabric of the stockings.

Price

Style: below knee (closed toe), Colours: black (plain and patterned) and brown (plain), Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Small: foot 20.5–24cm, ankle 19.5–25.5cm, calf 30.5–37.5cm. Medium: foot 23–26cm, ankle 21.5–27.5cm, calf 33–40cm. Large: foot 25.5–29.5cm, ankle 22.5–29.5cm, calf 35.5–43cm. X-Large: foot 26.5–32.5cm, ankle 23–32cm, calf 38–46cm, £11.59, not on Drug Tariff

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