MOH Focus

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This MOH Focus summarizes the ACROE study that assessed whether a 6 week treatment with the Sigvaris Coolflex adjustable compression garment (ACG) promotes self-care in patients with chronic leg edema. The paper is available in English, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish.

This MOH Focus presents the effects of compression therapy on pain and inflammation in chronic venous disorders, lymphedema and lipedema. This paper is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, and Chinese.

This MOH Focus discusses different types of compression products in veno-lymphatic disorders. It focuses on characteristics of compression therapy types and on how to choose the best garment for an individual patient. This paper is available in English, French, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish.

This MOH Focus presents the benefits of compression therapy in the maintenance and prevention of post-surgical BCRL. This paper is available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

This MOH Focus discusses the prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome following deep vein thrombosis. It reviews whether stopping elastic compression therapy after 12 months is non-inferior to continuing it for an additional 12 months. This paper is also available for download in French, German, Italian, and Polish.

This MOH Focus provides an overview on the pelvic congestion syndrome. It reviews pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment options for pelvic congestions syndrome. This paper is available to download in English, French, German and Italian.

This MOH Focus describes different forms of edemas, their clinical features, and why compression therapy is essential. This paper is available to download in English, French, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish.

This MOH Focus reviews the effects of medical compression stockings and leg elevation on local inflammation. This paper is also available in French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish.

This MOH Focus reviews the effect of compression stockings on the symptoms nausea and vomiting in the early stage of pregnancy. This paper is also available in French, German, Italian, and Polish.

This MOH Focus reviews the effectiveness of medical compression stockings (MCS) against various signs and symptoms, throughout pregnancy & beyond. This paper is available to download in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

This MOH Focus presents the promising findings of two studies that will motivate elderly people and their caregivers to use compression therapy. This paper is available to download in English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish.

This MOH Focus reviews the scope of application as well as the benefits of adjustable compression wraps. This paper is available to download in English, French, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish.

This MOH Focus shows how graduated compression stockings have beneficial effects on work performance. The benefits of wearing compression stockings include reduced leg swelling, reduced leg pain, reduced leg heaviness and increased work performance in standing and sitting position.

This MOH Focus reviews the effects of the Sigvaris ULCER X kit in the treatment of venous leg ulcers. Wearing the ULCER X kit is more effective in healing venous leg ulcers than conventional bandaging with faster healing of small ulcers <4 cm. The paper is also available in French, German, Italian, and Polish.

Since the S1 guideline on lipedema was drawn up in December 1998, the view of the disease has changed. For this reason, the aim of revising the guideline from the outset was to write an S2k guideline. This MOH Focus is also available in German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, and Chinese

This MOH Focus gives advice on lymphedema support during the Covid-19 crisis. Precautions and special advice for compression garments with a hand piece are discussed in this brief overview. Furthermore, you can find exercises for self-management of edema. This paper is available to download in English, French, German and Italian.

This MOH Focus analyzes the clinical course, mortality risk factors and thromboembolic events in Covid-19 patients. It is available to download in English, French and German.

This MOH Focus reviews the effects of mild-compression diabetic socks on lower extremity edema in patients with diabetes. This paper is available to download in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

Elastic compression stockings for prevention of the post-thrombotic syndrome in patients with and without residual vein thrombosis and/or popliteal valve reflux // The comparative efficacy of conventional short-stretch multilayer bandages and velcro adjustable compression wraps in active treatment phase of patients with lower limb lymphedema // Editor’s choice – European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) 2022 clinical practice guidelines on the management of chronic venous disease of the lower limbs

Compression therapy is not contraindicated in diabetic patients with venous or mixed leg ulcer // Is compression therapy contraindicated in lower leg erysipelas? Results of a retrospective analysis. // Occupational leg edema - use of compression stockings

Lower limbs venous compression reduces the incidence of maternal hypotension following epidural analgesia during term labor // Compression stockings for the prevention of venous leg ulcer recurrence: a health technology assessment // Compression therapy to prevent recurrent cellulitis of the leg

Risks and Contraindications of Medical Compression Treatment – A Critical Reappraisal. An International Consensus Statement.

Better wearing comfort of knee-length elastic compression stockings with an interface pressure of 18–21 mmHg compared to 23–32 mmHg in elderly people after a one day trial – Influence on foot deformities, rheumatism and arthritis. // High tolerance of progressive elastic compression in peripheral arterial disease. // Effect of lower leg compression during caesarean section on post-spinal hypotension and neonatal hemodynamic parameters: nonrandomized controlled clinical trial.

Adjustable compression wrap devices are cheaper and more effective than inelastic bandages for venous leg ulcer healing. A Multicentric Italian Randomized Clinical Experience // Importance of adequate pressure in compression therapy. Basis for successful treatment // Round-knit or flat-knit compression garments for maintenance therapy of lymphedema of the leg? – Review of the literature and technical data

Validation of a gravitational model to study local endogenous biomarkers in chronic venous insufficiency // Graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis Comparison of 15–20 mmHg versus 20–30 mmHg compression stockings in reducing occupational oedema in standing and seated healthy individuals // Treatment protocol on stasis edema in poorly mobile nursing home patients

One versus two years of elastic compression stockings for prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome (OCTAVIA study): randomised controlled trial // Individualised versus standard duration of elastic compression therapy for prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome (IDEAL DVT): a multicentre, randomised, single-blind, allocation-concealed, non-inferiority trial // Clinical and economic impact of compression in the acute phase of deep vein thrombosis Compression therapy for prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome.

Control of lower extremity edema in patients with diabetes: double blind randomized controlled trial assessing the efficacy of mild compression diabetic socks // Effects of compression stockings on elevation of leg lymph pumping pressure and improvement of quality of life in healthy female volunteers: A randomized controlled trial // Compression use in the era of endovenous interventions and wound care centres //Acceptance, compliance and effects of compression stockings on venous functional symptoms and quality of life of Italian pregnant women

Medical Compression Stockings in Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. Consensus Group: Eberhard Rabe, Hugo Partsch, Juerg Hafner, Christopher Lattimer, Giovanni Mosti, Martino Neumann, Tomasz Urbanek, Monika Hübner, Sylvain Gaillard, Patrick Carpentier.

Eliciting patients’ preferences for elastic compression stocking therapy after deep vein thrombosis: potential for improving compliance // Compression therapy – current practice of care: level of knowledge in patients with venous leg ulcers // Impact of compression stockings vs continuous positive airway pressure on overnight fluid shift and obstructive sleep apnea among patients on dialysis // A randomized crossover trial on the effect of compression stockings on nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy

Hemodynamic performance of low strength below knee graduated elastic compression stockings in health, venous disease, and lymphedema // Venous leg symptoms in healthy subjects assessed during prolonged standing // The effects of short-term use of compression stockings on health related quality of life in patients with chronic venous insufficiency // A compression kit of a stocking and three superimposed leggings is easy to don and dose adjustable

Booster study: Comparative evaluation of a new concept of elastic stockings in mild venous insufficiency //A randomized double-blind trial of upward progressive versus degressive compressive stockings in patients with moderate to severe chronic venous insufficiency // Compression stockings with a negative pressure gradient have a more pronounced effect on venous pumping function than graduated elastic compression stockings // Interface pressure and venous drainage of two compression stocking types in healthy volunteers and in patients with hemodynamic disturbances of the legs

Editor’s choice – Management of chronic venous disease: Clinical practice guidelines of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) // Compression therapy: Scientific background and practical applications // A study of leg edema in immobile patients

Here you find the complete collection of Compression Bulletins #1 to #29.