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Lymphedema Management

New Research in the Field of Lymphedema Care

October 4, 2016
By Janet Wolfson, PT, CLWT, CWS, CLT-LANA At the beginning of September, I attended the National Lymphedema Network International Conference in Dallas, TX. As with most conferences it was chock-ful...

Product Technology Overview: 3M™ Coban™ 2 Layer Compression Therapy System

September 24, 2014
By Bradley W. Lind and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc Venous leg ulcers are a type of lower extremity wound complicated by excess fluid production, periwound edema, and high bioload produced b...

Terms to Know: Lymphedema and Wound Care

May 31, 2019
By the WoundSource Editors Cellulitis: A common bacterial skin infection that appears as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender; also known as lymphangitis. Treatment should begin pr...

The Effect of Surgery and Disease on the Lymphatic System

November 14, 2017
By Janet Wolfson PT, CLWT, CWS, CLT-LANA So, if you are following my series on the lymphatic system, then recall that last month the topic was causes of lymphedema. Today I will dive into how moder...

The Lymphatic System in Venous Leg Ulcers

February 20, 2020
Understanding that February is venous leg ulcer (VLU) month, we would be remiss to exclude a consideration of the critically important role played by the lymphatic system. As such, I want to highlight...

Wound Care Basics: Understanding Lymphedema and the Lymphatic System

August 30, 2017
By Janet Wolfson PT, CLWT, CWS, CLT-LANA When I talk to my patients with lymphedema, I often need to tell them about their lymphatic system. Beyond knowing of lymph nodes or glands in their neck, m...

Wound Care Challenges: When The Lymphatic System Doesn't Work

October 17, 2017
By Janet Wolfson PT, CLWT, CWS, CLT-LANA If you had a chance to read last month's blog on thelymphedema and the lymphatic system, you're probably still amazed that such a wonderful system that prov...

Wounds and the Lymphatic System

May 31, 2019
By the WoundSource Editors The lymphatic system is an incredibly complex network of tissues and organs. Together, this network regulates fluid balance, transports fatty acids from the gastrointesti...
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