Lower Extremity Lymphedema Treatment
Lymphedema solutions
Lower Body
Lymphedema can be debilitating and can lead to serious skin infections and wounds.
Chronic swelling in the lower body can be a challenge to diagnose because there are many potential causes. If the cause is lymphedema, it can also be difficult to manage because there currently is no “simple fix,” such as a pill to take. In the absence of appropriate treatment, lymphedema can cause skin infections, like cellulitis, permanent internal scarring (fibrosis) and other serious skin changes or wounds.
As with any chronic, progressive condition, early intervention and practical tools for daily management create the best results.
Lower Body Lymphedema Treatment
Flexitouch Plus provides comfortable, effective, at-home treatments designed to help patients with chronic swelling get back to their lives.
The Flexitouch Plus system moves lymph fluid to reduce swelling. It is clinically proven to stimulate the lymphatic system, enhance quality of life and reduce episodes of cellulitis.3
Flexitouch Plus helps patients self-manage their lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and nonhealing venous leg ulcers with:
Consistent: High patient satisfaction encourages ongoing use and better outcomes.
Comfortable: Garments are made of soft, comfortable fabric.
Clinically Proven: Clinical evidence shows that Flexitouch is proven to work better than self-manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), basic pumps or standard therapy with self-care alone.3
Convenient: Garments are designed for ease of use, and even the ability to treat both legs at the same time.
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Empowering patients to self-manage their lymphedema, venous insufficiency and nonhealing venous leg ulcers from home helps improve outcomes and quality of life.4, 5
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Entre® Plus
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A simple and convenient solution to help patients reduce swelling and gain mobility and dexterity — often serving as a required first step for some insurance providers.
Numerous clinical studies support Flexitouch Plus’ effectiveness for the treatment of lower extremity lymphedema and phlebolymphedema.
Clinically proven, the Flexitouch system:
- Improves clinical outcomes and reduces healthcare costs
- Stimulates lymphatic function
- Reduces edema and limb volume significantly6, 7, 8
Flexitouch Plus helps to improve the lives of patients who struggle with the pain, discomfort and mobility challenges brought on by chronic swelling from lymphedema or venous insufficiency.
Clinically proven, the Flexitouch system:
- Achieves high rates of patient satisfaction and treatment compliance
- Improves clinical outcomes compared to other common treatment modalities9, 10, 11, 12
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1. Dean S, Valenti E, Hock K, Leffler J, Compston A, Abraham W. The Clinical Characteristics of Lower Extremity Lymphedema in 440 Patients. Jour of Vasc Surg: Venous & Lymph Disorders. ePublished Feb 2020.
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2. Muluk SC, Hirsch AT, Tafe EC. Pneumatic Compression Device Treatment of Lower Extremity Lymphedema Elicits Improved Limb Volume and Patient-reported Outcomes. EJVES. 2013; Vol. 46(4): 480–487.
3. Fife C, Davey S, Maus E, et al. A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Two Types of Pneumatic Compression for Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Treatment in the Home. Supportive Care Cancer. Dec;20(12):3279-86 2012.
4. Muluk SC, Hirsch AT, Tafe EC. Pneumatic Compression Device Treatment of Lower Extremity Lymphedema Elicits Improved Limb Volume and Patient-reported Outcomes. EJVES. 2013; Vol. 46(4): 480–487.
5. Adams, KE, Rasmussen JC, Darne C, et al. Direct Evidence of Lymphatic Function Improvement After Advanced Pneumatic Compression Device Treatment of Lymphedema. Biomedical Optics Express. 2010; Vol. 1(1): 114–125.
6. Karaca-Mandic P, Hirsch AT, Rockson SG, et al. The Cutaneous, Net Clinical, and Health Economic Benefits of Advanced Pneumatic Compression Devices in Patients With Lymphedema. JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(11):1187–1193.
7. Muluk SC, Hirsch AT, Tafe EC. Pneumatic Compression Device Treatment of Lower Extremity Lymphedema Elicits Improved Limb Volume and Patient-Reported Outcomes. EJVES. 2013; Vol. 46(4): 480–487.
8. Adams, KE, Rasmussen JC, Darne C, et al. Direct Evidence of Lymphatic Function Improvement After Advanced Pneumatic Compression Device Treatment of Lymphedema. Biomedical Optics Express. 2010; Vol. 1(1): 114–125.
9. Blumberg S, Berland T, Rockman C, Mussa F, Brooks A, Cayne N, Maldonado T. Flexitouch – Pneumatic Compression Improves Quality of Life in Patients with Lower-Extremity Lymphedema. Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2015; Vol. 29(4): 628-629.
10. Ridner S., McMahon E., et al. Home Based Lymphedema Treatment in Patients With and Without Cancer-Related Lymphedema. Oncology Nursing Forum. 2008; Vol. 35(4): 671–680.
11. Lerman M, Gaebler J, Hoy S, Izhakoff J, Gullett L, Niecko T, Karaca-Mandic P, O’Donnel T, Rockson S. Flexitouch Advanced Pneumatic Compression Device Reduces Phlebolymphedema Healthcare Costs Compared to Other Treatment Modalities. Journal of Vascular Surgery. June 2018.
12. Fife C, Davey S, Maus E, Guilliod R, Mayrovitz H. A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Two Types of Pneumatic Compression for Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Treatment in the Home. Supportive Care in Cancer 2012.