Compression garment

Summary Information: Compression garment

Compression garment: A compression garment is an elasticized piece of material that is designed to fit over various parts of the body to protect the skin, minimize fluid loss, and decrease swelling.

Diseases Related To Medical Device: Compression garment

These diseases are related to the medical device Compression garment:

• Burn
• Aching legs (see Leg pain)
• Diabetic ulcerations
• Arthritis
• Prevention of deep vein thrombosis
• Varicose veins
• Swelling (edema) (see Swelling symptoms)
• Lymphadema
• Suture tension (which can result in scarring)
• Recovery from reconstructive surgery (e.g. after a burn)
• Recovery from liposuction
• Recovery from plastic surgery (cosmetic and reconstructive)
• Recovery from abdominoplasty

Types Of Compression garment

These devices are types of the medical device Compression garment:

• Orthopedic stockings
• Compression facial mask
• Compression shirt
• Compression vest
• Abdominal binder
• Lower body compression garment
• Full body compression garment

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