Compression Therapy of the Legs
- 1 October 1991
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology
- Vol. 17 (10), 799-805
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.1991.tb03263.x
Abstract
Compression therapy is a powerful method for the treatment of all sorts of swollen extremities. Its effects depend on several factors, including: underlying disease, exerted pressure and body position, and compression material.Keywords
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