Is Thigh Length or Below the Knee Length Compression Better Protection against PTS?




A newly published 2-year study based on clinical trials draws the conclusion that thigh-length compression stockings do not offer better protection against post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) than below the knee compression stockings.  In addition, thigh-high compression hosiery is also less well tolerated.

Please follow the link below to read a free abstract of the study or to get the full text.

Study Results – Protection against PTS with Thigh Length versus Knee Length Compression Stockings

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