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Lymphedema Compression Pumps
Intermittent Pneumatic Gradient Sequential Pump Therapy has been
utilized for over 30 years throughout the world. The most resent
compression pump technology utilizes a multi-chambered pneumatic sleeve
with overlapping cells, to gently move the lymph fluid. There are
several manufacturers of these devices, including Lympha-Press and Bio
Compression Systems. Until now, manual lymph drainage was the only
option for patients with lymphedema in the torso, groin, buttocks,
abdomen, trunk, chest, and back. These compression devices
are recognized treatments and approved by Medicare and most insurance
plans in the USA. Many patients may benefit from a pump without ever
going to MLD sessions, as they are very beneficial, but not a
requirement. However, after completion of the appropriate number of MLD
sessions, many patients will benefit from a home use of a sequential
pump.
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