LYMPHEDEMA ARMSLEEVES

Lymphedema which is defined as the accumulation of excessive amounts of protein in the interstitial space, causes restrictions by effecting person’s daily life activities in a negative way. Lymphedema, are classified as primary and secondary lymphedema. Primary lymphoedema are associated with development abnormality of lymph vessels and lymph nodes. And secondary lymphoedema is developed by the failure of lymphatic ducts as a result of radiotherapy, surgery, trauma, inflammation or neoplastic disorder.

Secondary lymphedema is observed more often than primary lymphedema. Lymphedema is a chronic condition that necessitates lifelong attention. Controlling edema reduces the progression of the disease and incidence of soft tissue. Pressure therapy is an important part of the lymphedema therapy. People who have mild lymphedema, can reduce swelling by wearing medical pressure armsleeves.

The Aurafix Lymphedema Armsleeves is designed according to the standard of the German “ RAL-GZ 387/2 Medical Compression Armsleeves” and are available in 4 different models beginning from wrist and including thumb by the pressures of CC1 (18-21 mmHg), CCL2 (23-32 mmHg) and CCL3 (34-46 mmHg).