New Book for Patients and Caregivers

In It’s Not Just a Swelling! – LYMPHEDEMA Joachim Zuther provides an up-to-date and comprehensive guide for specifically geared towards individuals affected by Lymphedema, their caregivers, and family members. 133 Images. Paperback and Kindle version

Topics include:

  • Self-Management of Lymphedema (Self-MLD, Skin Care, Compression Therapy, Exercises); includes Instructions for Self-Care with images
  • Nutritional Aspects
  • Lymphedema Risk Reduction, Do’s and Don’ts for Lymphedema
  • Complications of Lymphedema, such as Infections, Cellulitis, Leakage
  • Lymphedema and its Impact on Quality of Life
  • Traveling with Lymphedema
  • Prevention of Lymphedema
  • Treatment and Management of Lymphedema
  • Causes of Primary and Secondary Lymphedema and their Stages
  • Anatomy of the Lymphatic System
  • And Much More

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The Author

Joachim Zuther, Lymphedema Specialist. Read more

Debunking Lymphedema Risk Reduction Behaviors: Not So Fast

By Joachim Zuther, on January 1st, 2024

I would like to thank Dr. Judith Nudelman for writing this article on the importance of practicing appropriate risk reduction for individuals affected by, or at risk of developing lymphedema.

Dr. Nudelman is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Clinical at Alpert Medical School, Brown University. She is also a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), . . . → Read More: Debunking Lymphedema Risk Reduction Behaviors: Not So Fast

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On the Importance of Lymphedema Screening for Upper and Lower Extremities Following Surgical Procedures

By Joachim Zuther, on October 18th, 2023

 

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Lymphedema is a very common and serious condition, affecting at least 3 million Americans. However, there is no consistency, as well as a lack of literature regarding the data on the general incidence of primary and secondary lymphedema. Incidence rates in the literature vary greatly, which results from the variety . . . → Read More: On the Importance of Lymphedema Screening for Upper and Lower Extremities Following Surgical Procedures

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Secondary Lymphedema

By Joachim Zuther, on November 2nd, 2022

 

Secondary lymphedema results from an identifiable damage leading to disruption or obstruction of normally functioning lymph vessels and/or lymph nodes and may present in the extremities, trunk, abdomen, head and neck and external genitalia.

Worldwide, the most widespread cause of secondary lymphedema is an infection with a thread-like worm named wucheria bancrofti, which . . . → Read More: Secondary Lymphedema

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Lymphedema Book for Patients

By Joachim Zuther, on July 1st, 2022

 

Dear Friends in the Lymphedema Community!

I am very happy to report that the publication “It’s Not Just a Swelling! Lymphedema” is a big success; many of you who already read and use it have reported back to me indicating that the contents are very useful and a great help in dealing with . . . → Read More: Lymphedema Book for Patients

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