Circular knitting compression

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Compression materials knitted on a cylinder. Uniform number of stitches from the point to the upper edge, variation of the diameter due to different pretension of the so-called weft thread.

Characteristics of the circular knitted material:

  • seamless
  • Material thin and highly elastic
  • large variety of colours and patterns possible
  • production as series and measurements

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

It can be used for all indications of compression therapy with "serial leg", i.e. a cylinder-like leg shape. Aberrating forms or the supply of other parts of the body with compression must be carried out using flat knitted material. /en/vascular-medicine/flat-knit-compression-136381.amp" title="Flat knit compression

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Correspond to those of compression therapy in general:

  • severe PAVK, critical ischemia
  • septic phlebitis
  • Phlegmasia coerulea dolens
  • decompensated cardiac insufficiency

As circular knitted materials, in contrast to flat knitted materials, have a higher risk of constriction and consecutive erosion and ulceration, caution is required when using mainly very elastic circular knitted materials in the case of neuropathies or accompanying PAD.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Reich-Schupke S et al (2013) Modern compression therapy. Viavital, Cologne

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020