How to choose a device for putting on compression hosiery
After surgery, patients are often prescribed compression hosiery of class 2 compression and above. The tight weave of such products creates the necessary pressure but makes the process of putting them on physically challenging. Attempts to pull on stockings manually often lead to damage to the compression hosiery, the appearance of snags, and loss of therapeutic properties.

Let's take a look at the auxiliary tools that help maintain the integrity of the product and facilitate the rehabilitation process.

Main tools for working with hosiery

For the careful use of compression products, specialists recommend using two types of devices: protective accessories (gloves) and mechanical devices (butlers).

Special gloves

This is a basic tool necessary for every user of therapeutic hosiery. Unlike regular household gloves, medical gloves have a textured surface.

Tasks they solve:

  • •Protection from snags: prevent damage to the fabric from nails or jewelry.
  • •Grip with the fabric: allow for a secure grip on the fabric and smooth distribution along the leg without excessive effort.
  • •Proper distribution: help to smooth out the compression hosiery on the leg to avoid discomfort.

    Metal butlers (helpers)

    The device consists of a rigid steel frame with a stable base and handles. It pre-stretches the stocking, creating space for the foot.

    Who it is suitable for:

    • •patients with limited mobility (difficult to bend);
    • •people in the early postoperative period;
    • •users of high compression class hosiery (3rd and 4th).

      How the process of putting on with a butler goes

      Using the device eliminates excessive stretching of the fabric in the heel and ankle area.

      • 1. Preparation: place the butler on a flat surface. Pull the stocking onto the central arch of the device up to the heel level so that the product is inside out.
      • 2. Foot fixation: insert your foot into the formed opening, advancing the foot to the toe. The heel of the product should align clearly with your heel.
      • 3. Pulling on: gently pull the device upward by the handles along the calf.
      • 4. Completion: when the device reaches the knee, remove it and finally distribute the hosiery with your gloved hands.

        Advantages of using auxiliary tools

        The use of tools is not only a matter of convenience but also a way to extend the service life of the medical product.

        • •Time savings: with a butler, putting on takes 2–3 minutes instead of 10–15 with the manual method.
        • •Preservation of pressure gradient: the fabric lays evenly, ensuring the therapeutic effect is maintained throughout the entire service life.
        • •Physical comfort: no need for deep bends and excessive effort in the hands, which is critical after surgical interventions.

          You can find gloves and butlers manufactured by "Ekoten" in orthopedic salons and pharmacies in your city.

          The company "Ekoten" has been producing medical compression hosiery for over 17 years. All products have Registration Certificates and are included in the "Register of Russian Industrial Products." Any decisions regarding the appointment of compression products are made exclusively by the attending physician. This material is for informational purposes only.