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Lymphedema is the accumulation of
lymphatic fluid that causes swelling in the arms and legs.
Edema occurs when venous or lymphatic vessels or both are impaired. When
the impairment is so great that the lymph fluid exceeds the lymphatic
transport capacity, an abnormal amount of protein fluid collects in the
tissues of the extremity.
Untreated, this stagnant, protein rich fluid not only causes tissue
channels to increase in size and number, but also reduces oxygen through
the transport system, interferes with wound healing, and provides a
culture medium for bacteria that can result in various infections.
A chronic inflammatory condition stemming from this accumulation of
fluid eventually results in fibrosis (hardening) of the extremity
tissues.
Medicare & Major Insurance Carriers recognize the BioCompression
Sequential Circulator Lymphedema Pump as safe and effective for the
treatment of lymphedema.
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