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

The Evolution of Lymphedema Care in the United States

By Joachim Zuther, on March 10th, 2025

I have been involved in lymphedema care for the past thirty years, having received my training in Germany, where Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) for the treatment and management of lymphedema has been well established since the 1970s.

After moving to the U.S. in the early 1990s I learned that in this country adequate lymphedema . . . → Read More: The Evolution of Lymphedema Care in the United States

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Reconstructive Surgery for the Treatment of Lymphedema?

By Joachim Zuther, on September 22nd, 2023

 

Various surgical procedures for the treatment of lymphedema have been practiced for over a century and advancements in medical technologies have led to increased discussion of the role surgical treatment as an alternative or additional treatment option for a select group of patients affected by lymphedema. Recent research indicates that the surgical approach . . . → Read More: Reconstructive Surgery for the Treatment of Lymphedema?

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