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Lymphedema - Introduction and Assessment

Risk factors for the development of lower extremity lymphedema include: Lymph node intervention (dissection or radiation) [28][29][30][31][22]; Trauma and/or ...

Lymphedema - Surgical Management

... For well-selected patients with chronic lymphedema, surgical management offers a chance for reduction of limb volume, decreased episodes of

Venous Ulcers - Treatment and Prevention

For an introduction and assessment of venous leg ulcers (VLU) including epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology, history, physical examination, ...

Lymphedema - Treatment and Emerging Strategies for Prevention

Physical therapy and adjuvants: for mild limb lymphedema, compression garments and lymphatic drainage are indicated. For moderate/severe limb lymphedema, the ...

Arterial Ulcer - Introduction and Assessment

... [67] Comorbidities that contribute to lower extremity ulceration are also risk factors

Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Introduction and Assessment

Risk factors for lower extremity amputation due to DFU. For more details and references on each risk factor, see Appendix - Risk Factors. Previous amputation ...

Skin Tears - Introduction and Assessment

... This topic provides a review on Skin Tears (ST) and framework for ST assessment

Radiation-induced Cutaneous Damage - Introduction and Assessment

SUMMARY Radiation-induced cutaneous damage is a common sequela of radiation exposure, affecting up to 95 percent of patients who receive radiotherapy.

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Introduction and Assessment

Low certainty evidence generated by retrospective and prospective cohort studies ... Study - intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors. International wound journal ...

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