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Left Upper Limb Lymphedema. (A: Palmar Side of Forearm, B: Dorsal Side of Forearm).
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The left upper extremity displayed hypoesthesia and was found to have positive pitting and Stemmer indications. ( Figure 1 ) Ultrasound examination of the axilla indicated that neither the deep nor superficial veins of the left upper limb were thrombosed.  Figure 2  illustrates the specific measurement method used.
Measurement Method for Left Upper Limb Lymphedema.
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The left upper extremity displayed hypoesthesia and was found to have positive pitting and Stemmer indications. ( Figure 1 ) Ultrasound examination of the axilla indicated that neither the deep nor superficial veins of the left upper limb were thrombosed.  Figure 2  illustrates the specific measurement method used.
Functional Brace Wearing.
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Based on the reassessment findings, there was implementation of core and respiratory function training as well as utilization of a functional brace (i.e., upper arm-waist fixing brace) ( Figure 3 ).
Left Upper Limb Lymphedema After Treatment.
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Tables 2 ,  3  shows the changes before and after the comprehensive rehabilitation therapy.  Figure 4  shows the edema of the patient's left upper limb after treatment. The treatment flow chart outlined the whole intervention process ( Figure 5 ).
The flow chart of treatment.
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Tables 2 ,  3  shows the changes before and after the comprehensive rehabilitation therapy.  Figure 4  shows the edema of the patient's left upper limb after treatment. The treatment flow chart outlined the whole intervention process ( Figure 5 ).