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Is Full Length Stockings Necessary After Total Hip Replacement Surgery?

hello, i have been operated for Total Hip replacement surgery two months back. Dr. is insisting of wearing full length stockings regularly for min. three months. I find very incomfortable in wearing and continuing as it lead severe itching and skin erruptions. Pl. advise how far it is essential to wear them? Tandon
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Dear Sir/Madam,
I thank you for having faith in Health Care magic and for seeking help on your issue; I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion, the doctors insistence is because of the fact that it can promote your venous return and prevent any deep vein thrombosis. but as far as I understand its not must to be worn at all times, when you are walking you can get rid of them.
I hope I have been able to provide you with a satisfactory solution, if you want to clear any doubts about my opinion, feel free to contact.
Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only.
Thanks
Dr. Narender Saini
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Is Full Length Stockings Necessary After Total Hip Replacement Surgery?

Dear Sir/Madam, I thank you for having faith in Health Care magic and for seeking help on your issue; I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion, the doctors insistence is because of the fact that it can promote your venous return and prevent any deep vein thrombosis. but as far as I understand its not must to be worn at all times, when you are walking you can get rid of them. I hope I have been able to provide you with a satisfactory solution, if you want to clear any doubts about my opinion, feel free to contact. Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only. Thanks Dr. Narender Saini