When to Take Measurements
It is important that the edema is at its most reduced state. Most often this is found first thing in the morning or at the end of treatment.
How to Take Length Measurements
Length measurements should be taken at each circumference. It is recommended that you mark the arm with a non-permanent, non-toxic marker at each circumference measurement made. The length measurement is then taken from point 'C' along the inside of the arm to each circumference point.
Measurement Points
• Circumference point 'A' is found across the metacarpus.
• Circumference point 'C' is found distally on the arm where the wrist meets the hand. One should find the smallest circumference at this point.
• Circumference point 'W' is taken distally on each finger at the point where the end of the finger stub is desired. While the distal point is flexible on the fingers, it is strongly recommended that one avoids ending a finger stub on a crease/joint of the finger.
• Circumference point 'X' is taken proximally on the fingers and the thumb. On the palm side of the hand, this can be easily identified by the crease found at the base of each finger.
