Swelling of an extremity or other body part secondary to a malformation or obstruction of lymphatic channels.
Classification
Primary
Obstruction to lymph flow ny infections, filrial adenitis, tumours or surgical adhesions can lead to lymphedema.
Management
Classification
Primary
- Hereditary
- Congenital
- Lymphedema praecox
- Lymphedema tarda
Obstruction to lymph flow ny infections, filrial adenitis, tumours or surgical adhesions can lead to lymphedema.
Management
- Mobilization of fluid- massage effleurage
- Extremity compression-graded pressure pumps
- Gradient elastic stockings
- Exercises; to strengthen muscles and improve joint range in order to increase the effectiveness of the muscle pump.
- In recent times, mechanised sequential compression from distal to proximal segments is done.
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