Comparative results of non-operative multi-modal therapy for filarial lymphoedema
A comparative analysis of different conservative modes of therapy for lymphoedema, largely of Filarial origin, was conducted in a trial therapy unit in Chengalpattu, a Filarial endemic district in Tamil Nadu. Results were compared using a single chambered intermittent pneumatic compression pump, hea...
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| description | A comparative analysis of different conservative modes of therapy for lymphoedema, largely of Filarial origin, was conducted in a trial therapy unit in Chengalpattu, a Filarial endemic district in Tamil Nadu. Results were compared using a single chambered intermittent pneumatic compression pump, heat therapy, and interferential therapy machines. The results showed improvement of limb size between 20% and 60% of possible reduction (where 100% would mean return of limb circumference to the same as that of the normal side). Pneumatic compression therapy, when used alone, showed the best results, which were significantly better than all others whether alone or in combination. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-816b2d7e4a48479abae89d7ba31bd8de2022-12-22T01:48:48ZengThieme Medical Publishers, Inc.Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery0970-03581998-376X2009-01-014212230Comparative results of non-operative multi-modal therapy for filarial lymphoedemaGogia SAppavoo NMohan AKumar MA comparative analysis of different conservative modes of therapy for lymphoedema, largely of Filarial origin, was conducted in a trial therapy unit in Chengalpattu, a Filarial endemic district in Tamil Nadu. Results were compared using a single chambered intermittent pneumatic compression pump, heat therapy, and interferential therapy machines. The results showed improvement of limb size between 20% and 60% of possible reduction (where 100% would mean return of limb circumference to the same as that of the normal side). Pneumatic compression therapy, when used alone, showed the best results, which were significantly better than all others whether alone or in combination.http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2009;volume=42;issue=1;spage=22;epage=30;aulast=GogiaFilariasis; Heat therapy; Interferential therapy; Lymphoedema; Pneumatic compression |
| spellingShingle | Gogia S Appavoo N Mohan A Kumar M Comparative results of non-operative multi-modal therapy for filarial lymphoedema Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery Filariasis; Heat therapy; Interferential therapy; Lymphoedema; Pneumatic compression |
| title | Comparative results of non-operative multi-modal therapy for filarial lymphoedema |
| title_full | Comparative results of non-operative multi-modal therapy for filarial lymphoedema |
| title_fullStr | Comparative results of non-operative multi-modal therapy for filarial lymphoedema |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparative results of non-operative multi-modal therapy for filarial lymphoedema |
| title_short | Comparative results of non-operative multi-modal therapy for filarial lymphoedema |
| title_sort | comparative results of non operative multi modal therapy for filarial lymphoedema |
| topic | Filariasis; Heat therapy; Interferential therapy; Lymphoedema; Pneumatic compression |
| url | http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2009;volume=42;issue=1;spage=22;epage=30;aulast=Gogia |
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