Do I have to wear a compression stocking on each foot or only on the one with swelling?

28-year-old woman2 years ago

Hello, I fractured my foot and I was operated. Following the immobilization of my foot for 3 months, since the removal of my cast, my ankle swells a lot. My physio therapist told me that a compression stocking could help.

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Hello Mrs.,

You can wear the compression stockings on one leg only, or on both legs, it's your choice :) but it's not an obligation to wear both.

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

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