Managing Lymphedema

Lymphatic supports assist weak or damaged capillaries and vessels of the lymphatic system with the flow of lymph. Also, they help reduce and control swollen and bulging extremities often associated with this condition.

Lymphatic supports are engineered to exert gradient pressure, mimicking the action of the capillaries and vessels as they move lymph toward the heart. Lymphatic supports exert the highest pressure at the distal end, reducing in gradient to the proximal end.

Lymphatic supports are often used immediately after fluid has been pumped or massaged from the affected limb. They are most often prescribed to help manage and control conditions, including:

Edema Intractable Edema

Post Fracture Edema Post Surgical Edema

Lymphatic supports are also referred to as: vascular supports. This comparison is accurate, as they are often intended to treat similar conditions. Gottfried brand lymphatic supports can be engineered to provide significantly higher compression than is found in common, OTC elastic supports and compression or support hosiery. As a result, they are not available without a prescription.

The Made-to-Measure Advantage

Every Gottfried brand lymphatic support is Made-to-Measure. They are individually engineered, designed and constructed to satisfy a specific patient's or customer's unique requirements. Being Made-to-Measure assures the prescribed pressure gradient is attained and a physiologically correct fit is achieved.

Gottfried brand Made-to-Measure lymphatic supports can increase compliance as a result of options and extras that ease donning, doffing and reducing the discomfort associated with normal wear. Numerous options are available and special requirements are easily accommodated. Contact us to discuss an unusual case or requirement.

Options for Lymphatic Supports

Zippers Silicone Bands

Web Spacers Linings

Flex Seams Ensil® Silicone Inserts

A complete list of options is available for review.Visit our Website for a complete list of options.

Indications & Contraindications for Lymphatic Supports

mmHg	Indications
20 - 30	Arterial insufficiency with venous insufficiency. Burns — prevention of hypertrophic scars.
30 - 40	Varicose veins (mild), assist fluid return, leg fatigue, stasis dermatitis, postphlebitic syndrome, post surgical stripping or sclerosing, varicose veins (moderate), postfracture edema, prophylactic treatment of edema and phlebitis.
40 - 50	Lymphedema (moderate), chronic venous insufficiency, stasis dermatitis (severe), lymphedema (severe), chronic venous insufficiency (severe), orthostatic hypotension (moderate).
50 - 60	Orthostatic hypotension (severe), postthrombosis (severe), intractable edema.
Contraindications
Non-ambulatory use, severe arterial insufficiency, cutaneous infection, acute hypodermatitis, wet dermatoses.