Swollen calves due to ruptured baker's cyst.

My calves are swollen due to a ruptured baker's cyst. The doctor's office said to wear TED hose. How do I know what kind and the proper fit?

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Metro Vein Centers

Published on Sep 14, 2018

You should be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon.

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Answered by Metro Vein Centers

You should be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Jan 10, 2012

Generally a graded compression hose is better than a standard Ted hose.
You can get a 15-20 mmHg graded compression stocking at a medical supply supply house or at a physicians office that is a stocking dealer without a prescription. You can check stocking manufacturer websites for local dealers. A few stocking brands to consider: Sigvaris, jobst, medi, juzo. To name a few.
Higher compression stockings generally require a prescription.
Michael D. Ingegno MD

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Generally a graded compression hose is better than a standard Ted hose.
You can get a 15-20 mmHg graded compression stocking at a medical supply supply house or at a physicians office that is a stocking dealer without a prescription. You can check stocking manufacturer websites for local dealers. A few stocking brands to consider: Sigvaris, jobst, medi, juzo. To name a few.
Higher compression stockings generally require a prescription.
Michael D. Ingegno MD

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Jan 10, 2012

Don't want TED hose. Want a graded compression stocking. Jobst brand is good. 20-30 mmhg. Thigh or knee high.
David E.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Don't want TED hose. Want a graded compression stocking. Jobst brand is good. 20-30 mmhg. Thigh or knee high.
David E.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Jan 10, 2012

It will be unusual that you have both calves swollen due to Baker cyst rupture. Did both ruptured at the same time? Did you have a venous Doppler to make sure you do not have deep vein thrombosis (clots in the veins in your legs)?
Rodolfo D. Farhy, MD, FACC, FAHA

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

It will be unusual that you have both calves swollen due to Baker cyst rupture. Did both ruptured at the same time? Did you have a venous Doppler to make sure you do not have deep vein thrombosis (clots in the veins in your legs)?
Rodolfo D. Farhy, MD, FACC, FAHA

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Jan 10, 2012

TED hose are desgined to reduce the risk of deep vein clotting in pateints who are immobilized for medical reasons or undegoing surgery. I would not recommend TED hose for a ruptered baker's cyst. In most pateints, I would recommend thigh length or pantyhose in the 30 to 40 mm Hg compression range. Patients with neuropathy and numbness in the feet or with arterial insufficiency in the legs should wear lower grades of compression.
Stephen F. Daugherty, MD, FACS, RVT, RPhS

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

TED hose are desgined to reduce the risk of deep vein clotting in pateints who are immobilized for medical reasons or undegoing surgery. I would not recommend TED hose for a ruptered baker's cyst. In most pateints, I would recommend thigh length or pantyhose in the 30 to 40 mm Hg compression range. Patients with neuropathy and numbness in the feet or with arterial insufficiency in the legs should wear lower grades of compression.
Stephen F. Daugherty, MD, FACS, RVT, RPhS

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialists

Published on Jan 10, 2012

I would make sure you have had full deep vein clot ultrasound and also make
sure there is no venous insufficiency. Venous insufficiency is a very
common cause of lower limb swelling and should be ruled out before assuming
the swelling is the result solely of a Baker's cyst.

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Answered by Vein Specialists

I would make sure you have had full deep vein clot ultrasound and also make
sure there is no venous insufficiency. Venous insufficiency is a very
common cause of lower limb swelling and should be ruled out before assuming
the swelling is the result solely of a Baker's cyst.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Jan 10, 2012

You should go to a reputable medical supply house or medical office who has a certified fitter for measurements.
There are many styles and grades of quality. Cheapest isn't always the best.
Norman N. Bein MD FACS RVT

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

You should go to a reputable medical supply house or medical office who has a certified fitter for measurements.
There are many styles and grades of quality. Cheapest isn't always the best.
Norman N. Bein MD FACS RVT

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Dec 27, 2011

Compression stockings should cover the area affected. In your case this will either be over the calf to the area of the knee joint, or, more likely, above the knee. Compression stockings can be obtained to fit over the calf, above the knee or to the thigh. The compression is usually 20 t0 30 or at most for this problem, 30 to 40.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Compression stockings should cover the area affected. In your case this will either be over the calf to the area of the knee joint, or, more likely, above the knee. Compression stockings can be obtained to fit over the calf, above the knee or to the thigh. The compression is usually 20 t0 30 or at most for this problem, 30 to 40.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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