Elevation

 

Other Contra-Indication

Our Records are Incomplete for Other Contra-Indications

 

Class Contra-Indication

Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Class Contra-Indications

We have incomplete side-effect data.

Efficacy of Elevation as a Lifestyle Change According to GRADE* Ranking: 

Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Crystal Deposition Disease (Pseudogout) [1]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Rest and elevation is essential for treatment of pseudogout.)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence 

Stasis Dermatitis [2]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Elevation can help chronic venous insufficiency. Stasis dermatitis occurs in those with the condition.)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence 

* www.gradeworkinggroup.org 

References: 
1. http://www.epodiatry.com/gout.htm

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