Variable | No. of patients (n=22) | % | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
LRV | |||
<5% | 17 | 77 | 1 compression stockings |
5-10% | 3 | 14 | |
<10% | 2 | 9 | 1 malformation |
Palpable increase of consistency | 8 | 36 | |
Pitting edema | 4 | 18 | |
TDC | 0 | 0 | |
Compression stockings | |||
Before assessment | 2 | 9 | |
Initiated | 1 | 5 | |
Reported symptom (from patients) | |||
Tension | 5 | 23 | 3 legs, 1 knee, 1 knee/leg |
Heaviness | 4 | 18 | 3 legs & thighs, 1 leg |
Swelling | 11 | 50 | 5 legs, 3 thighs, 1 knee, 3 feet, 1 pubic, 1 knee/toe |
Pain | 6 | 27 | 1 sole, 1 limb, 4 thighs |
Tingling | 1 | 5 | leg |
Numbness | 2 | 9 | Sole, knee/leg/feet |
Cramp | 4 | 18 | 2 limb, 1 foot, 1 leg |
Warmth | 1 | 5 | Knee/leg/feet |
Life limiting symptoms | 7 | 32 | 2 much, 2 partly, 3 a little |