Flat knit hosiery: purpose, selection and application in chronic oedema and lipoedema

Cooper-Stanton, Garry

doi:10.12968/bjcn.2019.24.sup4.s12

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“…Compression therapy is aimed at improving venous and lymphatic flow and at supporting the tissues and improving the shape of the limbs. In addition, compression improves mobility, facilitates movement, increases functionality and, due to its anti-inflammatory effect, can reduce pain [ 24 ]. Intermitted pneumatic compression (IPC) is a method of mechanical massage employing special air-inflated cuffs to increase the lymphatic flow [ 25 ].…”

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A Scoping Review of Available Tools in Measurement of the Effectiveness of Conservative Treatment in Lipoedema

Czerwińska

Teodorczyk

Hansdorfer-Korzon

2022

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(1) Background: Due to insufficient knowledge of lipoedema, the treatment of this disease is undoubtedly challenging. However, more and more researchers attempt to incorporate the most effective lipoedema treatment methods. When assessing a new therapeutic method, choosing correct, objective tools to measure the therapeutic outcome is very important. This article aims to present possible instruments that may be used in the evaluation of therapeutic effects in patients with lipoedema. (2) Methods: The data on therapeutic outcome measurements in lipoedema were selected in February 2022, using the Medical University of Gdansk Main Library multi-search engine. (3) Results: In total, 10 papers on this topic have been identified according to inclusion criteria. The tools evaluating the therapeutic outcomes used in the selected studies were: volume and circumference measurement, body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio, ultrasonography and various scales measuring the quality of life, the level of experiencing pain, the severity of symptoms, functional lower extremity scales, and a 6 min walk test. (4) Conclusion: The tools currently used in evaluating the effectiveness of conservative treatment in women with lipoedema are: volume and circumference measurement, waist-to-hip ratio, body fat percentage, ultrasonography, VAS scale, quality of life scales (SF-36, RAND-36), symptom severity questionnaire (QuASiL), Lower Extremity Functional Scale and 6 min walk. Choosing a proper tool to measure the treatment outcome is essential to objectively rate the effectiveness of therapeutic method.

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A Scoping Review of Available Tools in Measurement of the Effectiveness of Conservative Treatment in Lipoedema

Czerwińska

Teodorczyk

Hansdorfer-Korzon

2022

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“…Lipedematous patients often undergo decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT) and use compression class (ccl) 2 made‐to‐measure flat‐knitted compression pantyhoses to preserve reduced limb size in the maintenance phase however the most effective treatment is still the liposuction 1,10 . Pantyhose is an ideal compression garment because it covers all affected regions and the flat‐knitted material fits best to irregularly shaped legs 1,11 . Based on the prior finding that patients with lipedema tend to have altered LV rotational properties we wondered if the use of medical compression stockings (MCSs) could somehow affect LV rotational mechanics in addition to controlling edema.…”

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The impact of lower body compression garment on left ventricular rotational mechanics in patients with lipedema—Insights from the three‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiographic MAGYAR‐Path Study

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Summary Lipedema is a lymphedema‐masquerading symmetrical, bilateral and disproportional obesity. Its conservative maintenance treatment comprises the use of flat‐knitted compression pantyhoses. Lipedema is known to be associated with left ventricular morphological and functional alterations. The present study aimed to assess the effects of graduated compression stockings on left ventricular (LV) rotational mechanics measured by three‐dimensional speckle‐tracking echocardiography (3DSTE) in lipedema patients. The present study comprised twenty lipedema patients (mean age: 45.8 ± 11.0 years, all females) undergoing 3DSTE who were also compared to 51 age‐ and gender‐matched healthy controls (mean age: 39.8 ± 14.1 years, all females). 3DSTE analysis was performed at rest, and subsequent to 1 hour application of compression class 2 made‐to‐measure flat‐knitted pantyhose. Six lipedema patients showed significant LV rotational abnormalities. Of the remaining fourteen lipedema patients LV basal rotation rotation showed significant reduction, while LV apical rotation showed significant increase with unchanged LV twist after a 60‐minute use of compression garment. Significant changes in LV rotational mechanics could be detected among 14 women with lipedema after the use of compression garment however six probands have special LV rotational abnormalities at baseline and/or after compression.

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Le lipœdème et sa prise en charge

Chevennement

2024

La Presse Médicale Formation

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Flat knit hosiery: purpose, selection and application in chronic oedema and lipoedema

Cited by 4 publications

References 6 publications

A Scoping Review of Available Tools in Measurement of the Effectiveness of Conservative Treatment in Lipoedema

A Scoping Review of Available Tools in Measurement of the Effectiveness of Conservative Treatment in Lipoedema

The impact of lower body compression garment on left ventricular rotational mechanics in patients with lipedema—Insights from the three‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiographic MAGYAR‐Path Study

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