Lymphatic drainage of the hand after breast surgery

спец. лимфотерапеут Ненад Жујовић

Бојана Трипковић, виши физ.

Прим др Милош Почековац

Medical lymphatic drainage can be used for various diseases and conditions, so it is necessary to know the contraindications and indications for performing this treatment.

Medical lymphatic drainage can be performed in:

Primary and secondary lymphedema
Lipedema
Chronic venous insufficiency (varicose veins)
Postoperative edema
Post-traumatic edema
Constipation and digestive problems
Pain conditions as a form of analgesia
Sudeck
Hematoma
Aesthetic interventions
Articular and extra-articular rheumatism
Postthrombotic syndrome
Cellulite, fibromyalgia, scleroderma.

Nenad Žujović demonstrates the method of performing lymphatic drainage of the hand after breast cancer surgery and removal of lymph nodes under the armpit.

Lymphedema therapy?

Lymphedema therapy is based on the implementation of manual lymphatic drainage and complete compressive decongestive therapy for the treatment of lymphedema, the implementation of appropriate exercises and measures of personal hygiene and skin care. The duration of therapy depends on the stage of lymphedema itself, the type of lymphedema, as well as other complications if they are present.

It is very important to know that only licensed lymphotherapists who know the pathophysiology and anatomy of the lymphatic system, as well as the diseases that characterize it, can perform the treatments.

It usually happens that doctors do not have enough information about this condition, so patients wander for a long time until they find the only solution that can help them, which is lymphatic drainage and complete compressive decongestive therapy.

This therapy represents the gold standard for the treatment of lymphedema.

IF YOU NOTICE ANY CHANGE IN YOUR BREAST, BE SURE TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR!!!

BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR GOING TO THE ONCOSURGEON AND RADIOLOGY WHO PERFORMS BREAST ULTRASOUND AND MAMMOGRAPHY!!!