A novel non-pneumatic compression device results in reduced foot and ankle swelling in patients with venous and lymphatic edema.

IF 1 4区医学 Q4 PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE

Vascular Pub Date : 2024-12-04 DOI:10.1177/17085381241305898

Abhishek Rao, Todd Berland, Amir Mullick, Thomas S Maldonado, Sheila N Blumberg

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Abstract

Objectives: Non-pneumatic compression devices (NPCDs) rely on shape-memory alloy technology that allows patients to ambulate and remain active during lymphedema treatment. This study examines the effect of the NPCD on foot and ankle swelling.

Methods: This was a prospective, non-randomized study of patients with phlebolymphedema (venous insufficiency-related lymphedema) treated with a novel NPCD for 4 weeks. Ankle and foot circumference (cm), and volume measurements (ml water displacement using immersion) of the foot and ankle were obtained at enrollment, 2-weeks, and 4-weeks, and ambulation was tracked with a wearable exercise monitoring device.

Results: This study included 13 patients (21 limbs). A significant reduction in circumference (ankle (-0.84 ± 0.22 cm, p < .01) and metatarsal bed (-0.55 ± 0.95, p < .01)) and volume (foot/ankle (-52 ± 22 mL, p = .032)) was observed. Patients reported a mean of 8100 steps per day (±6100).

Conclusions: NPCD results in significant reduction in edema in the foot and ankle despite garments lacking a foot piece. Patients remained mobile while adhering to therapy.

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Vascular 医学-外周血管病

CiteScore

2.30

自引率

9.10%

发文量

196

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Vascular provides readers with new and unusual up-to-date articles and case reports focusing on vascular and endovascular topics. It is a highly international forum for the discussion and debate of all aspects of this distinct surgical specialty. It also features opinion pieces, literature reviews and controversial issues presented from various points of view.