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Compression stockings

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marie77007
marie77007

Is anyone wearing compression stocking after having TKR , I have severe swelling and wondered should i wear a stocking

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  • carol94892
    carol94892 marie77007

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    Hi, Marie.  I am 11 weeks post right TKR and use over the knee compression hose on that knee at night when it is swollen.  Lately it has been several nights a week.
  • carol94892
    carol94892 marie77007

    Posted

    By the way, the hose really feel good and reduces the swelling tremendously!
    • marie77007
      marie77007 carol94892

      Posted

      Thanks for this, I think I will go get one no harm in trying, I will try anything  to get this leg normal,,,lol
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