Altiform British Standard Compression Hosiery

Indications

Class 1 (light support): superficial or early varices; varicosis during pregnancy; swollen or aching legs and ankles. Class 2 (medium support): varices of medium severity; treatment of venous leg ulcers and prevention of recurrence; mild oedema; varicosis during pregnancy. Class 3 (strong support): gross varices; post-thrombotic wound insufficiency;gross oedema; treatment of venous leg ulcers and prevention of recurrence.

Contraindications

Arterial insufficiency; congestive heart disease; diabetes (except under specialist supervision); rheumatoid arthritis; known sensitivity to the fabric

Price

S, M, L or XL sizes; closed or open toe; soft beige (and black in closed toe) colour – class 1 (14–17mmHg): thigh length (pair) £8.56; below knee (pair) £7.82; class 2 (18–24mmHg): thigh length (pair) £12.72; below knee (pair) £11.43; class 3 (25–35mmHg): thigh length (pair) £15.07; below knee (pair) £12.96, not on Drug Tariff

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