Lymphedema Management: The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners 2nd edition - Hardcover

Zuther, Joachim Ernst

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 313139482X ISBN 13: 9783131394828

Publisher: TPS, 2009

Synopsis

"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 Therapy

This 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.

About this title

From the Author:

The focus of this text is on the insufficiencies of the lymphatic system and discusses lymphedema as well as related conditions and currently available intervention techniques. Chapters cover the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lymphatic system, which should give the readers a clear understanding of how the lymphatic system works and why certain treatment approaches may be more effective than others in case of an insufficient lymphatic system. Additional chapters on diagnosis, evaluation, therapeutic interventions, and administrative issues, as well as an appendix covering patient education and sample forms for lymphedema treatment centers, are intended to make this text a comprehensive resource. Illustrations and tables are included to clarify the anatomic and functional basis of the lymphatic system and treatment interventions. To help the nonmedical reader, I have done my best to use simple terms in the figure legends when feasible. Most of these terms are also listed in the glossary at the end of this textbook. I hope that the first edition of the textbook for Comprehensive Lymphedema Management will prove to be a valuable tool for physicians, therapists, students, and patients. All royalties and proceeds generated by sales of this textbook are donated to charitable organizations and research projects.

About the Author:

Founder, Academy of Lymphatic Studies, Sebastian, FL, USA

About this edition

• Publisher: TPS
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 313139482X
• ISBN 13: 9783131394828
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 282