Upper Extremity - Stage 2 - Anatomical/Moderate

Definition: significant pitting present day & night, reduced with treatment within 2-3 weeks with CDT

Day Compression:

Compression choice:  

Class 2

• (23-32 mmHg) flat knit / seamed (custom MTM)
• Indicated due to the volume of limb swelling and reduced fibrosis in the skin

Containment choice:  

Juzo Expert

• Flat knit / seamed product options: Expert CG (sleeve), Expert AC (gauntlet), Expert ACFS (glove w/finger stubs)
• Indicated for a low stretch & high-containing garment to break down fibrosis, high BMI & ADL’s

Juzo Strong

• Flat knit / seamed product options: Strong CG,  Strong AC (gauntlet), Strong ACFS (glove w/finger stubs)
• Indicated for the lowest stretch & highest containment garment to break down fibrosis, high BMI & ADL’s

Night Compression: 

Mandatory:

• Optimize treatment outcomes by using a night compression garment.

Juzo Night Garment

• Product options: Night CG (sleeve)
• Indicated for mild fibrosis

Juzo Reversa Compression Wrap & SoftCompress

• Product options:  Reversa Compression Wrap CG (sleeve), Reversa Compression Wrap AC (gauntlet), Soft Compress CG (sleeve)
• Indicated when firmer fibrosis is slow to change

Juzo SoftCompress Short Stretch Bandaging

• Product options: SoftCompress Short-Stretch Bandage
• Indicated for the reduction of volume and fibrosis

Tips:

• The day garment should fit snugly and maintain a decongestive size; if it doesn't, choose a material that contains more.
• Apply compression to one joint below the visible swelling; for example, use a glove if the wrist is swelling.
• Use a gauntlet for preventive purposes (when swelling does not extend to the wrist).
• Flat knit: choose comfort patch, elbow dart & slant top with silicone border 
• Reduction options:
  • Reversa Compression Wraps: Reversa Compression Wrap CG (sleeve), Reversa Compression Wrap AC (gauntlet), Soft Compress CG (sleeve)
  • Worn with SoftCompres
  • Reversa is indicated for difficulty in reaching or inability to manage knit garments
  • USA Only: Use of a pressure monitor can accurately give pressure objectives
• Watch a video demonstration on how to measure upper extremities.
• Access educational resources via Juzo Academy
• Compression 101