Providers · Podiatry

Ankle and foot swelling, venous stasis and lymphedema: podiatry referrals

Swelling in the feet and ankles is often venous insufficiency, lymphedema or both. We fit compression that works with your patient’s footwear and feet — from knee-highs and wraps to toe caps and custom garments.

Patients we help

Who we see

Venous insufficiency with ankle and foot swelling and skin changes
Venous ulcers — wraps during healing, stockings after
Foot and toe lymphedema
Swelling after foot and ankle surgery or injury
Patients who struggle to get stockings on — we fit donning aids and wraps

What we provide

Knee-high stockings, open or closed toe, 15–20 to 30–40 mmHg
Adjustable wraps and foot wraps
Toe caps and custom flat knit for the foot
Donning aids
Compression in patients with neuropathy or arterial disease is the treating provider’s decision; we follow your order

WOUND

Vein & wound care

Ulcers and compression after healing.

WEB

Compression wraps

Adjustable wraps for legs and feet.

WEB

Compression precautions

PAD, heart failure and neuropathy.

SHOP

Donning aids

Help getting garments on.

What we handle for your office

Benefits check and prior authorization, and we tell your office right away if anything is missing
Fitting by certified compression fitters, with in-stock garments, wraps and custom flat knit
Pumps (E0651 / E0652) delivered and set up, with follow-up
Updates to your office through Parachute Health or by fax
A cash-pay option for patients without coverage, through our online shop

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Sources: Lymphedema Advocacy Group and Lymphedema Education & Awareness Project fact sheets (LymphedemaAdvocacyGroup.org, LymphedemaProject.org), citing J Clin Oncol 2009;27(3):390-7; Cancer 2010;116:5138-49; J Am Coll Cardiol 2008;52(10):799-806; Vasc Med 1998;3:145-156; Clin Genet 2010;77:438-452. This page is referral information for clinicians, not medical advice.