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Rehabilitation Services
Lymphedema Treatment Program
Primary Lymphedema can represent a developmental abnormality of the lymphate system. More commonly, lymphedema is caused by surgery, radiation, trauma, infection and malignant tumors. This is called secondary lymphedema.
A lymphedema management program is available at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline. Patients are treated three to five times a week. A typical session is one hour and consists of skin care, education, manual lymph drainage, bandaging and exercise. Manual lymph drainage looks much like a massage, but is actually a series of superficial strokes to move the fluid out of the affected part of the body. Each of our sites is staffed with a certified lymphedema therapist (CLT).
For information on our rehabilitation services and our lymphedema treatment program, call 361.881.3515.
