Measurement Instructions

MEDICAL GRADE COMPRESSION STOCKINGS/SOCKS MEASUREMENT INSTRUCTIONS

 

CALF STYLE (Open/Closed Toe)

1

Measure the ankle circumference at the narrowest part of the ankle, above the ankle bone.

2

Measure the calf circumference at the fullest part of the calf.

3

Determine the calf length by measuring from the floor up to the bend of the knee. This measurement is taken on the outside of the leg.

 

PANTYHOSE AND THIGH - HIGH STYLE (Open/Closed Toe)

1

Measure the ankle circumference at the narrowest part of the ankle, above the ankle bone.

2

Measure the calf circumference at the fullest part of the calf.

3

Skip Step 3 (but refer to General Guidelines #6 below).

4

Measure the thigh at its widest circumference.

5

Determine the leg length by measuring from the floor up to the gluteal fold.

6

Determine the hip circumference by measuring the widest part of the hips.

 

GENERAL GUIDELINES

1

Measurements should always be taken as early in the morning as possible, when swelling is minimal.

2

Measure against bare skin, not over clothing (Steps 1–5).

3

The measuring system is based on having the foot flat against the floor and the calf or leg at a right angle to the foot (see images to right for examples).

4

Measurements should be taken by pulling the tape around the leg so that it is snug but not constricting.

5

Length measurements should be taken from the ground up.

6

Take all measurements, even if the patient only requires calf-length products, as the patient might decide at a later date to purchase additional styles.

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