returning to work after varicose vein surgery
Last reviewed 01/2018
| Condition | Recommended return to non-manual work | Recommended return to manual work |
| Unilateral varicose veins - foam sclerotherapy | 2-3 days (1) | 5 days (1) |
| Unilateral varicose veins - open surgery | 7-10 days (2) | 2-3 weeks (2) |
| Bilateral varicose veins | 7-14 days (2) | 2-4 weeks (2) |
Notes:
- the information applies to general fitness to work for people below 60 years of age without other significant disability. This information is only a guide to doctors, who will need to consider the individual clinical circumstances when advising patients
Reference:
- http://www.workingfit.com (accessed 3/9/2013)
- Samuel AM, Wellwood JMcK. Fitness for work after surgery. In Palmer KT, Cox RAF and Brown I. (Eds) Fitness for Work 4th edn. Oxford University Press, Oxford 2007 pp 467-486.