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What Are the Advantages of Multilayer Compression Bandaging for Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Lymphedema, and Phlebolymphedema?

Submitted by Tia Gray and Do... on May 6th, 2022
Keywords: 
Lymphedema, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Phlebolymphedema, Stemmer's sign, palpation

by Tia Gray, PTA, CLT, CWT and Donald Thomas, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, CWT

As lymphedema and wound care therapists at Penn Therapy & Fitness, we often see scenarios like those in the cases described in our abstract presented as a poster at the recent Symposium on Advanced Wound Care. Conditions such as lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency, and phlebolymphedema that manifest in patients with wounds can lead to catastrophic and life-threatening skin breakdown (degradation). Complications of infections associated with lymphedema include cellulitis, lymphangitis, lymphadenitis, and ulcerations where protein-rich fluid provides a perfect medium for microbial growth.

Blog Category: 
Advanced Therapies, Atypical and Complex Wounds, Compression, Lymphedema

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