Abdominal Surgery mainly provide pain relief after Abdominal Surgery by reducing swelling. Pain is caused by the trauma to nerves and tissues during a surgical procedure. The binder reduces the pain and swelling by improving blood circulation and reducing swelling, caused by the surgical incisions during an operation.
A brief history of Compression garments
The first documented use of compression seems to be from the Ancient Egyptians in 4600BC who used linen strips which could be soaked in vinegar to help aid healing. The vinegar helped prevent infections, and the linen strips provided the compression.
Compression was also documented in the 5th century BC where it was mentioned by Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. The belief was, that compression pressure could allay the effects of gravity, helping with the way people held their posture in turn helping with blood flow and healing of the lower body. Spider webs were made into bandaging by the ancient Greeks who used them to provide compression over a wound. The spider webs were believed to have anti-fungal and antiseptic properties. Vitamin K in the webs also helped blood clotting, the mechanism which helps wounds to stop blood loss and begin the body’s healing process.
They recognised that compression helped heal venous leg ulcers. More recently in 1525, Ambroise Paré used leg bandaging for treating leg ulcers and varicose veins.
Abdominal Binders can reduce swelling after Abdominal Surgery
Nowadays the simplest compression is provided by an abdominal binder which provides compression in a simpler way than using a bandage or spiders’ webs! The binders are used extensively following abdominal surgery for procedures such as liposuction and in aiding hernia operation recovery and to provide support for the body’s core and back support for those with weaker lower back issues. Medical specialists recommend the correct garment for the patient’s procedure, the correct way to wear the garment and the period they need to wear compression post-surgery, for optimal recovery.
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Abdominal Binders generally come with 3 panels for women and smaller males or 4 panels for men and taller women. They are often fastened by hoop and loop closure and made with supportive elastic. The binders come with basic panels, AB3 binder, AB4 binders or with split panels, AB4S2, AB3S3, which allow the patient to adjust the panels more than the basic binder. Binders with 3 and 4 panels also come with a Triflex patented Marena fabric lining which lies directly on the skin and can be more comfortable for the patient. This lining can be breathable and anti-microbial with a 4-way stretch. The lining provides additional protection for the patient from bacterial infection in wounds, breathability and comfort.A simple waist measurement will provide the patient with the correct binder for their procedure, to ensure the correct fit post-surgery.