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What exactly do compression socks do? can they help with ankle swelling due to a ankle fracture that occurred six weeks ago now that i am in a walking boot i am trying to do what i can to keep the swelling down and plantars fasciitis?

Q: what exactly do compression socks do? can they help with ankle swelling due to a ankle fracture that occurred six weeks ago now that i am in a walking boot i am trying to do what i can to keep the swelling down and plantars fasciitis?

: Yes, compression stockings can help with edema or leg swelling along with test and elevation. They have to be well fitted as otherwise they may worsen the swelling.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes, compression stockings can help with edema or leg swelling along with test and elevation. They have to be well fitted as otherwise they may worsen the swelling.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 4/28/2021

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

they over come venous stasis and peripheral edema by helping to move edema out of the leg. They also help to avoid deep vein thrombosis important for you in a walking boot

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/28/2021

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A member asked:

What exactly do compression socks do? can they help with ankle swelling due to a ankle fracture that occurred six weeks ago now that i am in a walking boot i am trying to do what i can to keep the swelling down and plantars fasciitis?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Dr. Steven Brown answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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