Jobst Stocking Donner, Aid for Putting on Compression Socks

I purchased this product prior to a very recently completed left hip replacement surgery [5 days ago]. I had been told prior to surgery that I would be limited to 90 degrees flexion at the hip, in order to avoid dislocation of the prosthesis. I have been wearing closed-toe knee-high compression socks [20mm-30mm, sometimes 30mm-40mm] for a number of years, due to chronic edema from renal disease. Putting on the socks had become increasingly difficult due to severe arthritis in both knees and left hip. Some years ago, I had found the half-sleeve type assist device to be pretty much useless in putting on my compression socks. When I tested this device prior to hip replacement surgery with my brand-new very tight 30mm-40mm socks, I found that I could very easily put on the socks that previously given me the greatest difficulty. Since I've been home for three days since the surgery, the device allowed me to don socks without flexing my hips past 90 degrees. I would suggest two improvements to an otherwise great product. It should be sized for height and calf diameter, just as the compression socks themselves are sized. I have to rotate my feet about 45 degrees and then rotate back when first inserting. The semi-circular wire frame sock support will not accommodate my size 10 1/2 EEE feet. The same problem exists at completion of the process with my 14 1/2 inch diameter upper calves. It's not a great problem, as I can deal with it by moving the device away from the calf as I am pulling it towards the knee. For perspective,I'm a 6 foot, 190 pounds, muscular, not obese male. For someone with significantly larger calf measurements, I would be concerned that the sock might be too loose to stay properly on the device during donning. For a significantly smaller individual, I would be concerned that the device might over-stretch and damage the sock with repeated use. The second improvement I would suggest would be straps attached to the grips, for individuals who have difficulty flexing knees and/or hips through a full range of motion. I'm planning to ad add such straps to my device.

I had no problem getting my compression stockings pm with the Jobst Donner

I saw the video on how to use this simple wire frame device. The problem I ran into is that when i guided and pulled down the sock over the frame. The elasticity of the sock keep the sock going up. It became a challenge to keep the sock on the frame. It took more effort than to put the sock on by hand. But I did find a easier way to put my open toed compression socks on that might work for some. First I put a little hand cream on the bottom of my feet and rubbed it in good till it was dry. Then I took a clear sandwhich baggie and put it over my toes (smallest sandwhich bag you can get at any grocery store). I pulled my compression sock inside out just above the heal portion. I pulled it over the baggie and it slides on fairly well not perfect but not a fight. Then after I got my sock on I rolled back the toe portion of the sock back a little and removed the baggie and refitted the bottom of my sock. If you have leg mobility this might work out for you too.

This is a long posting, but includes lessons learned in using the device successfully, and some indications when it probably will not work. My friend had lower back surgery and was restricted from bending his spine for 12 weeks--something that had not been mentioned in the pre-surgery consults, even though he wears compression socks up to his knees. His wife quickly mastered the challenge of putting those stockings on in the morning, but she had to go to California on business for a few weeks. Paul scheduled several friends to help in the mornings, which was an inconvenience for all since none lived near him. One week into that, I bought this sock donner device and took it over with a new pair of "JOBST Relief Knee High 20-30 mmHg Compression Socks, Closed Toe" which I hoped would be a little less snug than Paul's regular ones. Paul was skeptical, but I persisted--and it was a complete failure. The slippery new socks (like womens' nylons) slipped off the device's frame before the foot was well into them. We swithched to Paul's old compression socks, which had a rougher texture, and to our mutual surprise it worked perfectly on the first try! Being able to get those socks on by himself was a morale booster for Paul. Other lessons learned: The user needs at least moderate hand and arm strength to get the socks on the donner frame. When putting the socks on one's feet with the device, sit in a chair with good upright back support. If the user has critical restrictions on his/her body motions, somebody should coach and monitor their use of the donner device for the first few morning to avoid inadvertent violations of the restrictions. People with long legs and short arms may not be able to use it without bending their back some. Strangely, Jobst sells this device without another for removing the compression socks. There are some extra long shoe horns with a small hook protruding from the backside near the bottom for doing that fairly easily.

I agree with other reviewers that this is a sturdy, well-made product. It greatly facilitates the chore of donning regular or compression socks and stockings. However, this would be a better tool if the cylinder that is supposed to surround the calf came in two or three sizes. My calf is 15 inches at its fullest point, and it is too large to use the product as intended. I can thread my compression socks onto the holder easily, and I can get the socks onto my foot and over the ankle using the donner. From that point I have to pull the socks up to my knee and smooth them by hand. Fortunately my back has improved to the point that I can now reach my ankles to do this. That was not the case when I first received this product, so I ordered the Sock Aid from Essential Medical Supplies. Essential Medical Supply Everyday Essentials Deluxe Hard Plastic Sock Aid Threading the stocking onto the Sock Aid is a little harder. (The suspenders are rather useless and fiddly.) However, for my purposes I would say that it works as well as the Jobst product, but at half the price, and it's more packable for travel and storage.

I’ve used compression socks since 1970 due to impaired circulation in my legs the result of wounds. As I’ve aged and arthritis has impaired my hands, it’s getting more difficult to get the socks on straight. I never heard of this device until I saw it on a YouTube video about rehabilitation after a total shoulder replacement, and I realized I’d need to put on knee length compression socks (20-30 Hg) after surgery with only one arm. There are lots of ways to do it, a life mate to help if you have one, using plastic grocery store bags and so forth. Notwithstanding that, I bought this device because it looked like it worked on the YouTube video. It works exactly as shown and as advertised. You load the socks on the device, insert your foot into the foot-part of the sock, hold the sock with one hand on the back part of the frame, then step down to the floor. The cage threads the calf-part of the sock over the calf. Even now that I have use of two arms and two hands, I still use it because it helps get the sock on straight. If you thread the sock on the device straight, the sock will go on straight. If you think you want one of these, I suggest that you review the videos available on YouTube before purchase. If it doesn’t work for you, you can always send it back. I kept mine. I think this device would be particularly useful for caregivers who regularly must help patients put on high compression socks. This greatly simplifies the process.

I'm a big guy and while I could put on my right compression sock without any issue, I struggled with the left, in particular, getting it over the heel. And while I'm a big guy, I also have lower back issues which makes bending difficult and painful which didn't help. After some research, I decided on this because it was metal which makes it more durable. It made putting the compression socks on so much easier and faster, HOWEVER, the top where you slide the socks over isn't very big. I wear a 12 (US) 4E and my feet fit through fine, however, my calves are too big (about 18"...I'm 6 ft). But that's ok for me because I needed something that would help me get my compression sock over my feet past the heel. And this product does that.

This is not a good product for compression socks. The tight front bend creates to much tension and will result in the fabric tearing at the point where the heel section meets the sock ankle. I have tried this with two different highly rated expensive compression socks rated at 20-30mmg and also 30-40mmg and they both resulted in tearing at the same point. It would be a great product except for the abrupt bend that causes to much strain on the sock. I recommend buying one of the same basic design that has a more graceful and more smooth bent to the front like the one the the picture I supplied

très bon produit facile à utiliser et fait très bien la job.

Es imprescindible para la colocación de medias de presión. Fácil de usar por adultos mayores o auxiliares

Es ideal el producto para las medias jobs, y otras marcas. Lo único malo es que DHL entrego la caja golpeada y al revisar el producto venía golpeado de una esquina y con la pintura levantada. No afecto en su funcionamiento, pero si es importante que el producto se envíe con protección adicional.

Life savers. Saves me so much time and effort!

Es demasiada la fuerza que se necesita ejercer para poner la media de presión, mi mamá no pudo hacerlo, lo peor es que al querer hacer la devolución me dice que no se permite, cuando al comprarlo no comenta que no hay devolución, aparte de que lo mandan en una caja demasiado justa y hace que se rompa en paquetería y llega un poco raspado como se puede ver en algunas fotos de otros compradores, gracias a Amazon que me ayudó con este problema