Who needs compression stockings after surgery?

Considering your risk of DVT,doctor will decide whether you need compression stockings.That is way medical compression socks also considered as a medical device.

But sometimes you may need to wear stockings even if you are going to leave hospital on the same day as your operation.

Below are some reasons for risk of DVT

• Having a surgery,such as hip, knee, legs or abdomen
• you need to have a?general anaesthetic?for more than 90 minutes
• you can't move after surgery (if you have to stay in bed for some time, you can't walk without help, or spend most of the day in a chair).Usually doctor will ask you to wear TED stocking or called anti-embolism stockings,short for?thromboembolism-deterrent hose.

Anyway,medical compression sock are a good way to help prevent blood clots.At first, you may be feel not comfortable as too tight too fit in your leg, but that's why they work.One thing,size is important to use this sock or you can benefit from it.