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Lymphedema Management - The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners

Lymphedema Management - The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners

 eBook, Published by Thieme   (11 July 2009)

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A well-written textbook that is clear and concise. The organization is exceptional; each chapter is color-coded for ease in locating or browsing through information, and colored shadings in the text emphasize important points. Students and patients interested in this topic will find exceptional value in reading this book. The quality and readability are excellent. --Physical TherapyThis comprehensive textbook discusses current approaches to managing primary and secondary lymphedema and related conditions, such as chronic venous insufficiency, edema, and rheumatoid arthritis. It provides thorough coverage of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lymphatic system, and explains everything you need to know about manual lymph drainage (Vodder technique), complete decongestive therapy, and other treatment modalities. The authors also provide practical tips on patient self-care, bandaging techniques, and exercises, and give valuable recommendations for administrative and business issues. Highlights of this second edition:

  • New sections on axillary web syndrome, Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, and Parkes Weber syndrome
  • Expanded coverage of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, lipedema, and important considerations for treatments
  • Up-to-date information on the care of wounds and skin lesions
  • Lymphedema Management is an indispensable reference for physicians, therapists, nurses, and students who wish to gain full understanding of this complex topic and maximize treatment success. Lymphedema patients will also greatly benefit from its wealth of hands-on information and helpful illustrations. "Practical tips are provided on patient self-care, bandaging techniques, and exercises...features high-quality color and b&w anatomical illustrations, clinical photos of conditions, and photos illustrating treatment steps. Color-coded chapter tabs aid in finding information...contains new sections on axilary web. Klippel-Trenaunay, and Parkes Weber syndromes...There is expanded coverage of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, lipedema, and important considerations for treatments...Zuther is founder of the Academy of Lymphatic Studies."--www. booknews. com_x000D_ _x000D_ "Practical tips are provided on patient self-care, bandaging techniques, and exercises...features high-quality color and b&w anatomical illustrations, clinical photos of conditions, and photos illustrating treatment steps. Color-coded chapter tabs aid in finding information. This second edition contains new sections on axillary web, Klippel-Trenaunay, and Parkes Weber syndromes. There is expanded coverage of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, lipedema, and important considerations for treatments. The text can be used as a reference for physicians, therapists, nurses, and students. Patients can benefit from the book's hands-on information and illustrations."--SciTech Book News_x000D_ _x000D_ Praise for the first edition: _x000D_ _x000D_ "This book...not only explains and teaches, it also encourages the search for tomorrow's progress...up-to-date...This comprehensive guide with so much good advice will be of much practical value to all who care for lymphedema patients and their difficult problems."--European Journal of Plastic Surgery Founder, Academy of Lymphatic Studies, Sebastian, FL, USA