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Medical Compression Socks | Minimise After Surgery DVT Risk

Are you preparing for major surgery? Compression socks can be vital to your body's healing and recovery time after your procedure. When you have surgery (or suffer an injury), your body reacts by raising coagulation factors in your blood. Unfortunately, it can mean an increased risk of blood clots after surgery. The risk is amplified by long periods of inactivity during bed rest.

DVT (deep vein thrombosis) typically occurs if a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the calf muscles or the thighs. If a section or all of the clot breaks free and travels into the bloodstream, it can obstruct arteries in the lungs and cause a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT and PE are collectively called venous thromboembolism (VTE). Your medical team will provide you with compression socks after surgery, however you can also boost your recovery time and minimise the risk of DVT with our range of medical compression socks.

Benefits Of Compression Socks For Medical Use

Surgery increases the risk of DVT. Compression socks after surgery have many benefits, including:

✅ Promoting circulation

It's essential to keep any incision site stable to avoid disturbing stitches. However, ensuring blood circulation is vital even if you cannot flex significant muscles. Graduated compression socks after surgery can keep blood flowing as they apply gentle, tapering pressure on your lower legs, increasing circulation even if you are restricted to bed rest.

✅ Preventing DVT

Clots formed due to DVT can circulate back to the heart or lungs with potentially fatal consequences. Surgery increases the risk of DVT, but studies have shown that wearing medical compression socks after surgery can significantly reduce the risk of developing DVT.

✅ Reducing swelling

Post-surgical swelling is expected. The structure of compression socks doesn't allow the skin to expand, so fluid is forced into general circulation instead of pooling in one place.

✅ Preventing varicose veins

Spider or varicose veins are common after surgery, particularly on the lower legs. Spider veins are a cosmetic issue. However, varicose veins can ache, sting, become itchy, bleed or become ulcerated. Post-surgical compression socks can minimise these via compression.

✅ Accelerating healing

Compression socks make it easier for nutrients and oxygen to reach the tissues affected by your surgery, and can help medications circulate to where they're needed.

✅ Reducing swelling

If you have recently had knee surgery, compression socks can reduce calf and ankle swelling.

✅ Promoting an uncomplicated recovery

Compression socks promote a safer, faster and uncomplicated recovery after many kinds of surgery.

✅ Graduated compression

Compression socks are designed to have pressure at their highest at the ankle, which gradually decreases up your leg. This helps to encourage the upward flow of blood to your heart.

Graduated Compression Socks Considerations

Before purchasing our medical compression socks, there are a few things to consider:

  • Compression: Compression is a crucial factor in these types of socks. Measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg), pressure can vary from mild (15-20mmHg) to moderate (20-30mmHg) to firm (30-40mmHg) pressure. Those with' mild' compression are ideal if you haven't worn compression socks before. However, when it comes to post-surgery compression socks, you should opt for 'medical grade' compression, which is 20-30mmHg. If you're unsure which type of sock compression you need after your specific surgery, consult your health professional.

  • Length: Our Legease and plus-size compression socks are knee-high and support your ankle to just below your knee. We also stock thigh-high compression stockings, which support your legs and thighs.

  • Colour: Our compression socks come in various colours, including black, white, blue and pink.

  • Minimal seams: Our socks have fewer seams so the risk of rubbing and blistering can be reduced.

  • Quality: Our compression socks are made from spandex and nylon. This combination offers effective compression, comfort, durability, and functionality.

  • Fit: Compression socks should fit snugly without being too tight.

  • Size: Choose compression socks according to your shoe size and calf circumference — our size charts can help you find the perfect fit.

  • Application: Compression socks aren't fitted like standard socks. They must be rolled onto your legs, similar to how pantyhose are put on.

Range | Hospital Compression Socks

We sell three types of hospital compression socks: Legease compression socks, plus-size compression socks, and thigh-high compression socks.

Legease compression socks

  • Material: 80% nylon, 20% spandex. Nylon is lightweight and strong, while spandex offers stretchability and a comfortable and flexible fit.

  • Construction: A seamless construction reduces irritation and ensures comfortable daily wear.

  • Compression: 20-30mmHg.

  • Length: Our knee-high socks support your ankle up to just below your knee.

  • Sizes: S/M to XXL.

  • Colours: White, black, pink, blue.

  • Benefits: Reduces the risk of post-surgery DVT.

  • Ideal for: Those who have had recent surgery and want to continue wearing compression socks to minimise the risk of DVT.

Plus-size compression socks

  • Material: 80% nylon, 20% spandex. Nylon is lightweight and strong, while spandex offers stretchability and a comfortable and flexible fit.

  • Construction: A seamless construction reduces irritation and ensures comfortable daily wear.

  • Compression: 20-30mmHg.

  • Options: Full toe and open toe.

  • Length: Knee-high, so support for your ankle up to just below your knee.

  • Sizes: S to 7XL.

  • Colours: White, black, pink, blue.

  • Benefits: Reduces the risk of post-surgery DVT.

  • Ideal for: Those who have had recent surgery and want to continue wearing compression socks to minimise the risk of DVT.

Plus-size compression socks

  • Material: Polyamide (nylon) and spandex. Spandex is flexible and nylon is strong and lightweight, ensuring a comfortable fit.

  • Construction: A seamless construction reduces irritation and minimises the risk of rubbing and blistering.

  • Length: Thigh-high to support your legs, including your thighs.

  • Sizes: S to 3XL.

  • Colours: Black.

  • Sizes: S to 7XL.

  • Benefits: Reduces the risk of post-surgery DVT.

  • Ideal for: Those who have had recent surgery and want to continue wearing compression socks to minimise the risk of DVT.

User Guide | Medical Compression Socks Australia

Size Guide | Diabetic Socks

Legease compression socks

Plus-size compression socks

Micro thigh high compression stockings


FAQs | Medical Compression Socks

  • 1. How long should I wear my medical compression socks after surgery?

    You should consult with your medical team regarding how long you should wear your compression socks. Generally, they advise you to wear them night and day until you can walk freely. Some procedures require you to wear compression socks until your doctor has recommended that taking them off is okay.

  • 2. Do I need to consult my doctor before wearing compression socks at home?

    It is always recommended that you follow your healthcare team's advice regarding any medical decisions. They will factor in your needs and health history to determine the appropriate level of compression, and when and how long you should wear them. They will also take into account any risk factors associated with DVT that may be applicable.

  • 3. What are the symptoms of DVT after surgery?

    Symptoms of DVT include pressure pain, pain in the leg, and red or discoloured skin. If post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) occurs, which is a long-term complication of DVT, patients can suffer from swelling, and skin changes in the affected limb. Severe PTS can manifest as venous ulcers. If part or all of a blood clot breaks free, travels into the bloodstream and obstructs the lung's arteries, it can cause a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism (PE).

  • 4. Who is more at risk of DVT?

    When you are relatively immobile in bed after surgery, your body moves less and blood will flow a lot slower in your deep veins, which can increase the risk of blood clots. Other factors affecting the risk of DVT include smoking, being overweight, previous blood clots, a family history of DVT, age, and already having venous issues.

  • 5. How can I reduce the risk of DVT after surgery?

    When in hospital and recovering from surgery, you should stay hydrated, wear compression socks, tell hospital staff if you've had DVT before, and move your legs and feet when possible, even if you are not yet able to walk around.

  • 6. How can I reduce the risk of DVT long-term?

    Health professionals can give you advice on how to reduce your risks of DVT. However, losing weight and quitting smoking are healthy first steps. While you are recuperating in bed, leg lifts are a valuable way of helping blood flow in your veins. Depending on your medical condition, you will also be prescribed blood thinners (anticoagulants). Post-surgery compression socks are also typically recommended as a safe and effective solution.

  • 7. How is DVT diagnosed?

    If your medical team suspects you have DVT, they will refer you for an urgent ultrasound. This will show if you have a blockage or if blood flows normally through your veins. They may also order an X-ray (venogram). Before this, dye will be injected into your foot and X-rays of your leg veins will be taken to see if there is a blockage.

  • 8. How is DVT treated?

    If DVT is evident, you may be given an injection of an anticoagulant medicine while you're waiting for your ultrasound scan. After diagnosis, the primary treatment is an anticoagulant medicine (in tablet form), which you will probably take for at least six weeks.