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The development of ActiLymph hosiery and armsleeves means that a range of specially designed garments are available in the community for the first time. By using a combination of high quality yarns and technology they deliver the correct compression levels and fabric stiffness needed to manage lymphoedema, conforms well to the limb shape providing correct support, climate and comfort - while managing limb swelling.
The range available on Drug Tariff and to buy will enable more people with Lymphoedema and lymphovenous disease to be treated and for their quality of life to improve.
NOTE: If you are new to wearing compression therapy, we advise you to be assessed and measured by your GP or pharmacist.
A size indicator can be found by a coloured thread in the stocking
| Size | Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G wide topband | 57-66cm | 61-72cm | 66-80cm | 74-90cm | N/A |
| G regular topband | 48-56cm | 50-60cm | 53-66cm | 57-73cm | 61-80cm |
| C | 31-39cm | 31-41cm | 35-44cm | 39-48cm | 44-52cm |
| B | 19-21cm | 22-23cm | 23-27cm | 27-32cm | 32-37cm |
| LZ | 22-28cm | 22-28cm | 22-28cm | 22-28cm | 22-28cm |
| Style | Leg length (LD) | Foot length (LZ) |
|---|---|---|
| Below knee | Petite <38cm | 22-25cm |
| Standard >38cm | 22-28cm |
| Toe | Size | Length | Orientation | Colour | Pip-Code | NHS Code | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | Standard | Sand | 317-3507 | EGD565 | 88375 | ||
| Medium | Standard | Sand | 317-3515 | EGD566 | 88376 | ||
| Large | Standard | Sand | 317-3523 | EGD567 | 88377 | ||
| Small | Long | Sand | 342-8927 | EDG7312 | 88383 | ||
| Medium | Long | Sand | 342-8935 | EDG7313 | 88384 | ||
| Large | Long | Sand | 342-8943 | EDG7314 | 88385 |
