Abstract
Many breast cancer survivors experience lymphedema complications from past medical management procedures such as axillary lymph node dissections and/or radiation therapy. These complications negatively affect the patient’s health and overall quality of life. Occupational therapists (OT) certified in lymphedema management can contribute to positive patient outcomes as part of a comprehensive medical team. A case is presented of a 73-year-old female post voluntary trans-humeral amputation due to radiation induced brachial plexopathy. This patient’s treatment was led by an OT certified in lymphedema management and included complete decongestive therapy and analysis of function with a focus on the development of a novel compression garment to support patient self-management.
DOI
10.46743/1540-580X/2015.1530
Recommended Citation
Polo K, Gamble G. A Novel Approach to Lymphedema Management in Upper Extremity Amputations: A Case Report. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2015 Jul 01;13(3), Article 3.
