I bought a pair of knee high, medium regular with an elastic hole on the bottom of the toe. How do you fit that on your foot?
1029485
I received a large. It's a little large but I just use it when I go to bed and it's looser than the Med one I received in the hospital.
1029486
I recall in the hospital they sort of turned it inside out, got it on my foot the correct way and then sort of rolled it up my leg. At home here my husband had to work at it. It is not an easy thing to do. I had to wear large (that is what they gave me in the hospital) so maybe you need a large instead of medium. In any case you basically have to tug and pull as they are very tight. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
1029487
I put my toes through the hole and then don my regular socks. By having my toes peek out of the hole, I avoid compressing my toes...which is uncomfortable later in the day.
1029488
The nurses use the plastic bag the stockings come in by putting that on the foot first and then slipping the gathered stocking over it . After it gets started and over your heel, pull the plastic bag out the hole at the top toe area.
1029489
Once I got the stocking on I would cover my toes and put the hole behind them. Sometimes I would just let the toes come through the hole.
1029490
The hole in the bottom of the toe goes under the foot (in my experience, nearer to the front of the foot on the fleshy part of the behind the toes). Here is a European information sheet about it: http://www.anticoagulationeurope.org/files/files/booklets/Anti-embolism%20stockings.pdf. It says: "The toe hole should be placed under the foot." "Always wear the stockings correctly. Do not leave them rolled down or poke your toes out the hole as this may cause complications."
589755
you measure above the cast but below the knee. I went down a size then I got my second pair for out by the pool.
1718869
I have the beige and open toe version of these but I think the materials are the same.The box states the following:Open toe: 78% nylon 22% spandexClosed toe 80% nylon 20% spandexThere is also a measuring guide on the back of the box to get the correct fit. I actually bought mine from a local medical supply house where they insisted on taking measurements first so I would have the right fit. I was unable to find a web presence for the manufacturer, but I did find what seems to be the sizing chart here: www.elitemedical.com/trufsizchar.html
162952
I have a standard clip on my shoes and get right into this clip. You may have to angle your foot a little differently than what you are use to. Try doing it with the shoe off and eyeball it to see what is going on.
1127524
My recommendation would be to buy the same size of shoe that you wear, then buy a neoprene sock -
982778
Get your finger nail or something on one corner and pull in a downward fashion. They are a tight fit. That's why I love them!
869084
Both ways work. I may suggest to loosen the shoe laces a bit. If you lay them over existing ones. As there will be some space taken up my the insole.
614235
They are really like tube socks. I'm a woman with size 8 1/2 shoe size and they fit fine for me as far as feet go. My problem is really that my ankle and legs are very swollen so the top of the sock is too tight for me around and it goes only half way up my calf. So I had to snip the band at the top and roll them down. But that was a leg problem, not a foot issue. I hope this helps, it's all I've got. :)
226130
Janet;My wife also wears the same size and her foot and mine are the same measurements. I purchased the medium and it fits just right. There are three adjustable straps on the splint to keep it in place which snug it up very good.
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I found ways to make it comfy and have it work. First, get a thick sock and cut the great toe out. Wear the sock under the brace, always! Second, when you first start to wear the brace, just loop the velcro loosely. Don't tighten it at all. The width of the toe protector will work first and without pain. Only start to tighten it after about a week or even two, and then, just tighten it a bit. This is a slow process if you don't want the process to be searingly painful. It takes time. I started to notice a difference after about two months. If you go too fast, you can hurt your gate or your knee, so be careful and just go very slowly. I found ways to make it comfy and have it work. First, get a thick sock and cut the great toe out. Wear the sock under the brace, always! Second, when you first start to wear the brace, just loop the velcro loosely. Don't tighten it at all. The width of the toe protector will work first and without pain. Only start to tighten it after about a week or even two, and then, just tighten it a bit. This is a slow process if you don't want the process to be searingly painful. It takes time. I started to notice a difference after about two months. If you go too fast, you can hurt your gate or your... » Read More I found ways to make it comfy and have it work. First, get a thick sock and cut the great toe out. Wear the sock under the brace, always! Second, when you first start to wear the brace, just loop the velcro loosely. Don't tighten it at all. The width of the toe protector will work first and without pain. Only start to tighten it after about a week or even two, and then, just tighten it a bit. This is a slow process if you don't want the process to be searingly painful. It takes time. I started to notice a difference after about two months. If you go too fast, you can hurt your gate or your knee, so be careful and just go very slowly. « Show Less
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Whatever size you would normally buy get the same size in these they are true to size.If you take a 9 gaet a 9 and there will still be enough for a thick pair of socks.They come up to the back of my knee just at the bend. I love mine but they are hard to get off,I would recommend a boot puller to make it easier. Enjoy your trip
26290
It created too much pressure on my knee cap. get one with an opening over the knee cap. I am a zumba enthusiast also! With a bad knee, I always wear leather or suede soled dance shoes which allow your feet to twist and turn with your knee. Zumba.com also sells a slide sleeve to put over your sneaker instep, I haven't tried them myself but classmates have liked them. One tip; if you get the leather or suede soled shoes only wear them in class not across the parking lot, and they will last forever. Good luck!
196891
Start by fitting the rubber grip over the toe portion of your boots.Pull hard to stretch the rubber beyond the heel of the boots and pull up over the heel. They wont break when you stretch them and the stretch will insure a tight fit.
1225401
Gosh, I don't know how it would work with knee high nylon stockings. On a regular sock, you have to bunch it up so it doesn't extend past the end of the plastic slider. I used it to get the sock over the tip of my toe. Then you pull it back and extract the blue piece of plastic. What that leaves you with is a sock that's covering the entire foot, but you have to pull it up from there using your hands. It mainly works for people who can't reach as far as their toes, but who can reach their heel and ankle area to finish pulling them on.
1390372
Put the thick part by the toes with the thin part facing your ankle. I put it in and tested where it felt best before sticking it down. Feel better.
248811
My leg is average in size, so I ordered the medium. You can adjust the side elastic and the tightness on the top and bottom.
477835
It's one size fits all. Sometimes with new socks it's difficult to use, you have to really stretch the mouth to get your foot to enter. After the socks are washed a few times, the elastic loosens up. Thanks and have a great day!