Ensure correct size; overly tight use can impair circulation. Avoid use over open wounds, active skin infections, or severe dermatitis. Stop use and seek medical advice if pain/swelling increases, if there is numbness/blue discoloration, or if symptoms persist. Patients with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, or varicose veins should use with caution. Follow post-surgery bracing instructions from the treating doctor.
