Call a special compression object of clothing, which is intended for use in preventive purposes Or for the treatment of the lymphedem of the upper and middle parts of the hand (lymphedema is a pathological phenomenon at which, due to a violation of the fluid outflow on the lymphatic vessels, the edema of soft tissues of the limbs) occurs. The use of compression sleeves is considered relevant after the removal of lymph nodes, which is always accompanied by the intersection of lymphatic vessels, as well as after mastectomy.

The essence of therapeutic effects

Therapeutic efficacy of this medical product It is achieved due to the use of special synthetic tissue or natural rubber, the use of seamless technology, as well as the preservation of natural air, is the skin heat exchange. The sleeve creates the right graded compression, providing an increase in pressure from hand to her shoulder. Modern compression sleeves are modeled in such a way that they absolutely do not interfere with everyday life Perform homework, engage in physical exercises, etc. The effect of compression in therapeutic purposes of various diseases has long been used long, so the compression sleeve can be called with confidence that the analogue analogue of elastic bandages, which required a patient with special skills to quickly and proper use.

When is a compression sleeve needed?

The main indications for the use of compression sleeves are:

• Lymphidem.
• Lymphatic handicaps of hands after radiation therapy and chronic mastectomy.
• Hand swelling arising due to transferred operational intervention.
• Hand swelling as a result of injuries.
• Polyarthritis.

Compression sleeve must be used in cases where there is a need:

• For a long time to work with your hand (it can be both sports exercises and housework).
• In a long airfare.

What material are made from?

For the production of compression sleeves, hypoallergenic synthetic materials are used (most often - polyamide). The unique technology of mating has a porous structure, which allows the air to be circulated unhindered under the sleeve, preventing the effect of "hearing" the skin and the appearance of irritation on it. Reliable fixation on the hand provides special gum that can be made both using traditional lycra and silicone-based, or belts. Modern technologies allow you to produce very thin compression sleeves that are almost not noticeable under the clothes and even in hot tense the body under compression clothing almost does not sweat.

Types of compression sleeves

Allocate two main modifications of this medical device:

• Standard sleeve - worst hand from the shoulder to the wrist. Fixed on the body with a dense silicone gum. It can be supplemented with a glove that does not close the fingers to provide additional pressure on the shine zone of the hand.
• Sleeve with shoe . Fucked over the shoulder with an elastic strap with a regulating clasp, securely fixing the problem areas.

Medical compression sleeve

Sleeve compression with a mustache

Class compression

Compression is the level of pressure on the body when equipping a compression product. Three class of sleeve compression are distinguished:

• I class (Preventive). The sleeve of this class of compression is used in the case when there are no edema, but there is a need to perform any physical work after surgery. It is also recommended to healthy people who have the appearance of edema in exercise of sports, monotonous work or with prolonged flights.
• Class II (therapeutic and prophylactic). The sleeve has a moderate compression and is used in the edema of the upper limbs, during cuts and riping wounds, under paralims, as well as after radiation therapy in the treatment of oncological formations in the mammary gland. The wearing the compression sleeve of this class is shown during thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, keloid scars.
• III class (therapeutic). Used as an additional treatment of the disease strictly according to the testimony of the attending physician.

How to choose the right compression sleeve?

Alone to choose the class of compression categorically not recommended. Only after consulting a narrow specialist you can go for the purchase of a compression sleeve. Now the most important thing is to determine the size of the product. Manufacturers indicate the dimensional grid on the product packaging. To select the appropriate size you, you should verify your measurements with the manufacturer's parameters specified in the table. In most cases, environmental compression sizes are measured to select the size of the compression sleeve:

• Shoulder (measurement should be removed slightly lower than the level of the axillary depression).
• The elbow joint (with the hand you need to be slightly bent in the elbow).
• Forearm.
• Wrist.
• Palm at the ground level thumb hands.
• Palm at the level of the garment and at the level of the base of the index finger.

After detection of its size, you need to decide on the product type - with or without a sleeve. It is believed that those and others are equally comfortable in the sock, but still most buyers give their preference compression sleeves with shoe. Such models are somewhat more expensive than those who have an elastic band.

The color of compression sleeves is usually as close as possible to the natural color of the skin, so such a product is comfortable to wear, not covering clothes (in the hot season). But some manufacturers produce darker sleeves for people with dark skin color.

Compression sleeves and their cost

We highlight several of the most famous companies.

Calzificio Pinelli S.R.L. (Italy)

The company specializes in the production of compression linen All species for more than forty years. In the Russian market, the goods of this brand first appeared in 2008 and since then enjoy well-deserved respect for both patients and doctors. Sleeves, depending on the model, can have different lengths and strips that support shoulders. The main feature of this company's products is the use of special bacteriostatic yarn with silver ions, which prevent the formation of moisture on the body. Sleeves from "Calzificio Pinelli S.R.L." Not only comfortable in the sock, but also have aesthetically attractive appearance.

To date, this is one of the most expensive manufacturers of compression sleeves. The average cost of the product is 2900 rubles.

Company "SIGVARIS AG" (Switzerland)

The Swiss company supplies its compression products into the territory of the Russian Federation since 1998. A distinctive feature of compression sleeves from this manufacturer is to use a special modal tissue, which, like cotton, has the properties of absorption of excess moisture and ensuring optimal thermal comfort and unique microfiber, which includes bacteriostatic splashes (suppress the reproduction of bacteria). Sleeve from "Sigvaris AG" is soft and pleasant to the body. Special silicone-based elastic band reliably fix the product on the body.

The cost of compression sleeves from "Sigvaris AG" starts from 2600 rubles.

Tonus Elast Company (Latvia)

Companies are more than 20 years old. Specializes in the production of compression products for the prevention and treatment of various pathologies. Employees of the enterprise are developing models of compression linen, taking into account all important physiological nuances of the human body. In this, the leading physicians of the CIS help them.

"Tonus Elast" produces various models of compression sleeves - both with shoe, and without them. Buyers love the products of the Latvian manufacturer for its high quality and low cost. At the moment, the sleeve without a mustache is ready to buy at a price of 690 rubles, with a mustache - from 1050 rubles.

Finally

The use of compression linen in general and compression sleeves in particular is the need for self-esteem and performance! Choosing a compression sleeve, consider the class of compression, select the correct product size. Remember that the competently chosen sleeve is practically not felt, does not form a fold, does not twist on the hand.

Medical Elastic Compression Sleeve With Tonus Elast Production Shoulder

Product medical prescription, It is used for compression effect on affected parts of the body in the treatment of diseases lymphatic system, It helps to restore the outflow of lymphs from tissues. The compression sleeve plays a very important role in the medical process. Use the sleeve allows reduce the time interval of basic therapy and consolidate the resultsobtained by drug impact. Use of compression sleeves in preventive purposes prevents the emergence or reassessment of diseasesassociated with venous and lymphatic systems. Compression sleeve has A number of advantages over elastic bandagespreviously used for the same purposes: provides specified in the manufacture

Distributed pressure, effective fixation and compression, normal temperature and water balance due to porous mating, breathability, convenient and easy to use, does not require medical participation and special skills in putting on, not twisted and does not fall aside during socks due to special cut, Saves compression properties after numerous styers when complying with the temperature regime.

Description of the properties and features of the compression sleeve

• the use of innovative materials providing compression stability of the product, the ability to restrain swelling throughout the day, a slight massaging effect on the skin;
• a special type of mating products in the area of \u200b\u200bthe elbow and elbow bending ensures freedom of movement, minimizes the likelihood of formation of folds and pain when flexing and extension of the hand in locks Susta;
• knitted gum, a silicone-based elastic band and a belt pitch provide reliable fixation of the sleeves and comfortable wearing;
• advanced range of compression sleeves 1 and 2 compression grade different options Fastening, including combined options with a semi-rotator and glove.

Indications for the use of compression sleeves

• women after mastectomy (operation to remove the mammary gland, as a result of which a violation of the outflow of lymph, leading to the edema of the limb), especially for a long flight;
• in venous thrombosis;
• under lymphedeme (lymphostase);
• with postoperative or post-traumatic edema;
• with injuries, injuries and fractures of hands;
• in the lithuance;
• during the treatment of keloid scars, including after burns;
• at elephantism.

Contraindications for the use of compression sleeves

Compression sleeve is contraindicated in arthritis of hands, atherosclerosis, endoarterite, thrombandugite, diabetes, dermatitis, increased sensitivity of skin, allergic reactions to individual components of the product, breakdown, blood circulation disorders, heart problems and vessels. Do not self-medicate, consult your doctor Only the attending doctor can give permission on the wearing compression sleeve of the corresponding class of compression or careful use under the supervision of a medical specialist or prohibit use Compression sleeves due to the presence of diseases that are contraindicated to the use of a compression product.

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The negative consequence of the mastectomy is a violation from the operated side of the outflow of lymph and blood. As a result soft fabrics Can eat. For prevention and therapy of stagnant phenomena in venous and lymphatic vessels The upper limbs use a compression sleeve after a mastectomy that came to replace the elastic bandage.

General characteristics of the product

In fact, the product is a bandage for the edema. Due to uniform squeezing of tissue, the product allows you to quickly and efficiently recover after the operation, removing swelling. The sleeve is made from anti-allergy materials, it is aesthetically attractive, so does not cause inconvenience.

The main features of the product include:

• elastic material, evenly distributing pressure;
• knitting in a circle, creating a loose fabric structure and gives the skin to breathe;
• a specific cut that promotes the maximum therapeutic coverage of the problem zone;
• the presence of special linings ensuring reliable fixation of the product.

Compression sleeve in combination with other healing methods is an important element of therapy for diseases of the lymphosystem. You can use the product at any convenient time, and the therapeutic effect may last to six months.

Indications for the wearing compression sleeve

The main purpose of the product is to promote the constant influence on the soft tissues of the lymphatic and venous current, activating them from external tissues. At the same time, a medical sleeve after a mastectomy can be assigned both for therapeutic purposes and in order to prevent blood flow disorders.

Absolute readings for wearing the product include the following edema:

• being the consequence of operations on the dairy glands;
• caused by injuries or burns;
• arising as a complication after a polyarthritis.

Also, compression sleeves after mastectopia are shown in varicose veins of the mammary glands and purulent processes in the upper limbs.

Contraindications to the wearing of a compression sleeve

Independent wearing product: only a specialist can attribute it as therapy. This is due to the fact that there are a number of contraindications to the wearing sleeves. These include:

• arthritis and atherosclerosis of the hands;
• lymphostasis caused by glitstic invasions;
• infectious pathologies, accompanied by disorder of outflow of venous blood and liquid;
• trombangiit, endoarterite.

How to choose a compression sleeve after a mastectomy

When choosing a product, you need to focus on comfort and convenience. The sleeve should not interfere in everyday life, causing discomfort or limiting movement. The main factor when choosing is the degree of product compression, so only a specialist can competently choose the sleeve.

By the degree of compression sleeves

The first degree of compression

It is applied in preventive purposes and in the early stages of the development of the disease and is characterized by a pressure of no more than 23 mm.rt.st. The product shows:

• after operations in order to prevent lymphostasis;
• after injuries;

The second degree of compression

These models reaches 33 mm.rt., which refers to middle degree. The product is used when:

• middle Varicose;
• middle lymphostase;
• thrombophlebitis.

Third compression

Characterized by pressure in 45 mm.rt.st. and applied at:

• mastectomy;
• severe lymphovenomous insufficiency.

According to the model of the compression sleeve

Compression sleeves are represented by different models. So, they can be:

• long to wrist or end with gloves;
• end with truncated, open or closed fingers (this concerns models in the form of gloves);
• with different ways of fixation;
• equipped with shouting or have a mold over the shoulder.

When choosing a product, it is necessary to focus on the characteristics of the body, and the period of wearing the product. Therefore, the important parameters of the choice include quality, comfort and size.

How to use a compression sleeve

The period of wearing products depends on the degree of lymphostasis. At the initial stage, it is possible to wear sleeves only during exercise. In constant wearing need brightly manifested lymphostasis. Sleeve to wear better immediately after waking up in the morning hours, without getting out of bed.

In order for the product to last longer, it is necessary to comply with the following rules for its operation:

• erase only manually at a temperature not higher than thirty degrees;
• choose detergent Children's shampoo;
• it is impossible to iron, press and bleach.

Compression linen must be selected with the doctor, because there are different models that differ in design, the degree of pressure is important to choose the right and size.

Indications and contraindications

Compression or therapeutic sleeve is a kind of medical laundry made of synthetic fabric that provides controlled pressure during socks. It differs in length, that is, a compression gradient is created. Often, from the inside, the product has a relief, therefore, in addition to the anti-reference function, it gives the effect of massage and lymphatic drainage.

Indications for the use of compression sleeves are:

• severe swelling of the upper extremities;
• lymphostasis;
• varicose veins on the upper limbs;
• restoration after excision of lymph nodes or vessels of the upper body;
• recovery after mastectomy;
• lymphovenomous insufficiency.

Despite the efficiency and convenience, compression knitwear can be worn not to all among the contraindications to their use are present:

• arthritis of the joints of the hand;
• diabetes;
• dermatitis of different etiology;
• prolesidery, ulcers and other leather pathology;
• diseases of the heart and vessels associated with differentials arterial pressure;
• increased sensitivity and strong allergic reactions on synthetic materials;
• atherosclerosis.

Classification according to the degree of compression

Medicine underwear There are 4 types of compression:

• easy, up to 23-24 mm Hg. Art.;
• average, up to 35 mm Hg. Art.;
• high, up to 45 mm Hg. Art.;
• very high, over 50 mm Hg. Art.

When selecting the sleeves on the power of pressure, the doctor takes into account the patient's disease, concomitant symptoms, limb dimensions and other factors. Easy compression linen is used after mastectomy, for the prevention of edema with predisposition to them, as well as after a series of operations during the rehabilitation period so that the patient can safely perform home affairs and work.

With postoperative or traumatic lymphoderma, varicose veins upper limb, thrombophlebitis, keloid scars use the middle-degree linen of compression. Knitwear during lymphostase, lymphovenomous insufficiency should have high pressureSince the edema is formed intensively.

Medicine underwear with a very high degree of compression is used in the case of severe pathologies of the lymphatic system, it is assigned only when other types of sleeves do not help. It has time limits, is made to order.

How to choose compression linen?

So that the healing linen benefits health, and did not aggravate the patient's well-being, it is necessary to correctly choose along with the doctor. After selecting the degree of compression, it is necessary to decide on the design of the sleeve:

• classic sleeve;
• with glove;
• with a mustache;
• with silicone retainer;
• combined sleeve with a mustache and glove.

For example, a compression sleeve after a mastectomy should have a design with fixation on the shoulder, with lymphostase, a combined form of pressure on brush, hand and shoulders is often used.

Necessary mercies

How to choose a compression sleeve with and other pathologies in size? To do this, you need to remove the measurements:

• the length of the hand from the brush to the shoulder;
• circumference of the brush;
• surroundings of the forearm;
• shoulder circle.

Properly chosen in size sleeve should exert pressure, but it does not give a patient tangible discomfort, the limb during socks should not be easy, change skin color.

Short review

Consider the most popular brands:

• Sigvaris and Mediven. - The most popular firms of knitwear of therapeutic linen recognized by doctors around the world. With their use, foreign and domestic studies confirming efficiency and quality were carried out. The first firm is Swiss, and the second is German, both of them belong to the premium segment, the prices of underwear fluid in the range of 50-120 euros. The cost is due to the high quality of materials, designs, as well as imports, status of companies, research costs and other factors.
• Tonus Elast and Varitex Belongs to the average price segment, compression sleeves of this Latvian and Turkish company will cost a patient in 2-4 thousand rubles. The price reduction is due to the lack of studies of the laundry efficiency, lower material quality, as well as lower import costs.
• Mueller and Rehband. - Representatives of budget firms of knitted medical laundry, the therapeutic sleeve will cost a patient in 600-2500 rubles. It is necessary to understand that underwear intended for treatment is manufactured from expensive synthetic tissues, so it can not cost cheaply. Doctors often prescribe the sleeves of these firms in order to prevent swelling.

Terms of Use and Care

When using compression sleeves, you need to follow several rules. First, you need to wear it after sleep without getting out of bed. The underwear is going to the accordion through which the hand is encountered and the fabric is distributed over its surface. Secondly, before bedtime, the sleeve must be removed, not stretched and folded neatly.

You can wash your linen with your hands, as the machine will spoil the knitwear. The water temperature for washing should be 25-30 ºC. It is better to choose a children's shampoo as a soapy agent and similar non-aggressive means. The spin should be careful, after that the sleeve must be smoothly put on the towel before drying, it is impossible to iron the iron.

With daily sock and competent care compression knitwear Keeps its healing functions of 9-12 months, after that the material begins to wear out and you need to repeat the purchase.

The compression sleeve helps to avoid the appearance of edema with different pathologies of the lymphatic system or during the period of rehabilitation after a number of operational interventions, and is also used to treat the stagnation of fluid in the tissues. The choice of therapeutic linen must be carried out with the doctor, as there are different compression, design and size of the model.

Useful video about how to wear a compression sleeve

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Treatment option - surgical intervention.

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Mastectomy

During operation, the milk glands, fatty fiber, together with lymphatic nodes, possible removal Breast muscles.

Such an operation, as well as the disease itself is a significant shock for any woman. Moreover, stress both physical and psychological nature.

From a physical point of view, the result of mastectomy is a serious physical and cosmetic disadvantage, which also affects the psychological state of the patient. Many women solve a cosmetic problem at the expense of external prostheses (implants), others prefer to conduct reconstructive recovery operational procedures.

At the latter, as a result of moving the body tissues, the patient is restored by the breast. But, one way or another, each patient faces postmactomic syndrome.

Postmastectomic syndrome

The term is characterized by various aggregate of negative consequences of operational intervention in those areas female bodywhere mastectomy was carried out:

• postoperative defects;
• lymphidem / lymphostasis - lymphatic edema of the upper extremities;
• depression, disturbing states;
• scar changes in the axillary region.

One of the most essential complications is the condition of the lymphatic edema.The method of treating the lymphedem may vary depending on the choice of the direction of its treatment.

Can be resorted to the help of physical and physiotherapy recovery methods, medicines or surgical intervention. The first direction can be divided into components:

• pneumatic compression of the damaged limb;
• lymphatic drainage;
• specialized gymnastics;
• massage;
• using an elastic bandage or compression sleeve.

Note: It is extremely recommended to solve postoperative problems of any nature. folk methods On the advice of friends and acquaintances. All recommendations, treatment courses and other similar rehabilitation issues should be solved only and exclusively with the attending physician.

Drug treatment is appointed usually in cases where the lymphidem is turned out to be resistant and cannot be eliminated by the impacts of the first direction. Preparations may be appointed, stimulating lymphotok.

Prevention of complications

The rehabilitation process after mastectomy with physical exercises, their own efforts and physiotherapy requires time, constant attention, but it has a comprehensive approach to solving and preventing possible problems.

We give several tips to help avoid complications:

1. It is necessary to closely monitor the condition of the hands, and with the slightest edema, swelling, itching, rashes, the skin redness to report this doctor.
2. In no case do not make injections into a damaged limb.
3. When measuring blood pressure, "Use" a healthy limb. In such circumstances, it is better to leg. Otherwise, the hand can start eating and swelling due to squeezing the cuff.
4. Special attention needs to be given hygiene. The skin after water procedures should be wiped dry, but carefully not to injure the hand.
5. Avoid sharp movements and elevated physical Loads on damaged limbs, lifting heavy items;
6. Stably spend exercises from the complex of the LFC proposed by a doctor, a visit to the pool.
7. It is necessary to constantly wear a compression sleeve on damaged hands. If necessary (for example, distant flights), it is necessary to use a more dense bandage.

Treatment of lymphostasis

Split soft and tight lymphostasis. The first (reversible swelling) is manifested during the first year after the mastectomy, the irreversible edema (dense lymphedema) can also develop.

If the lymphatic edema developed - it must be treated. To remove the edema it is necessary to restore normal blood circulation and lymphotok. To achieve these goals, specialists prescribe the course of the exercise of the exercise and massage, including for the prevention of edema.

Courses of classes can be appointed, starting from the second week after the mastectomy.

It's important to know: During operation, lymph nodes are removed to avoid the risk of repetition of the cancer. Therefore, as a result of such an operation, the emergence of problems with the outflow of lymphs is almost inevitable, if not to pay this issue Sufficient attention.

Gymnastics is performed in the sitting position and includes several exercises aimed at enhancing blood circulation and lymph outflow. Massage may even spend a non-specialist, treating a doctor to teach his patient how to do it.

Prevention

One of the methods of preventing the lymphedemy is wearing a compression sleeve on a permanent basis, except for sleep periods. That is, it must be worn in the morning, and before the departure to sleep.

In essence, a similar sleeve is a bandage that dispensing the distribution of pressure on hand. The principle of operation is exactly the same as the other compression linen - approximately as a stocking, only on hand.

Take note: The sleeve from modern hypoallergenic materials, with a porous fabric structure, which allows the skin to breathe.

You can buy a sleeve in orthopedic salons or pharmacies. This agent appeared relatively recently, but according to the reviews of specialists is perfect for solving the task.

The compression sleeve is designed to stimulate lymphottock. It is important to choose the right size with a specialist, otherwise it is possible to achieve the opposite instead of therapeutic effect.

How to do self-massage with lymphostase, see the following video detailed instructions: