Elastic bandage

Summary Information: Elastic bandage

Elastic bandage: An elastic bandage is a stretchable dry fabric often provided as a roll that can be wrapped around an injury to provide gentle compression, decrease pain, and reduce swelling. The bandage is secured with metal clips, hook-and-loop closure, or tape. This type of bandage can also be used to hold wound dressings and hot/cold packs in place during treatment.

Diseases Related To Medical Device: Elastic bandage

These diseases are related to the medical device Elastic bandage:

• Ankle sprain
• Wrist sprain
• Elbow sprain
• Torn ligament
• Tendonitis
• Muscle pull
• Muscle spasm
• Arthritis
• Injury

Other Names For Elastic bandage

• Elastic wrap

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