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  • Title: The importance and function of footwear in managing lymphoedema.
    Author: Farrelly I.
    Journal: Br J Community Nurs; 2008 Oct; 13(10):S10-4. PubMed ID: 19057476.
    Abstract:
    Lymphoedema is a chronic progressive condition of the lymphatic system. It occurs because of poor lymphatic drainage of an area of the body leading to an increase in interstitial volume secondary to a build up of lymphatic fluid, and chronic oedema (Lymphoedema Framework, 2006; Tiwari A, et al 2003). Lymphoedema may affect any part of the body but the arms and legs are the most common sites. It is estimated that there are at least 100?000 sufferers in the UK alone (Moffat C et al, 2003). This article seeks to look at the importance of appropriate footwear in patients with chronic swelling caused by lymphoedema and takes a look at some of the practical problems encountered with footwear in clinical practice.
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