| 摘要 |
This invention is an apparatus for treating lymphedema having a sleeve (18) with inwardly projecting elastomeric fingers (24) and externally fitted pressure adjusting circular bands (38). When sleeve is fitted to a patient's limb, fingers impose a grid pattern of pressure points against skin of swollen limb. Space around and between pressure point s provide under the skin channels through which lymphatic fluids are able to migrate up arm to the shoulder where healthy nodes proces s it and channel it to the large veins. Similar applications are applied to other limbs, hands, and feet with sleeves, and to shoulder, chest wall, and back with vests.
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