Lymphedema
What is Lymphedema?
Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that’s usually drained through the body’s lymphatic system. It most commonly affects the legs, ankle and feet.
Lymph nodes are an important part of your lymphatic system. Lymphedema can be caused by cancer treatments that remove or damage your lymph nodes. Any type of problem that blocks the drainage of lymph fluid can cause lymphedema. People who are morbidly obese have enough mass to compress the lymphatic channels leading to this condition.
Severe cases of lymphedema can affect the ability to move the affected limb, increase the risks of skin infections and sepsis, and can lead to skin changes and breakdown. Treatment usually includes compression bandages, compression stockings, sequential pneumatic pumping, careful skin care and multilayer compression wraps.
Most insurance covers these items and we supply them in our office for your convenience. People get better quickly with our treatment protocols that we utilize on a daily basis for our patients.
Dr. Michaels Says:
“If you were to design a disease to damage feet in the most maximal way then diabetes would fit the bill. This process causes your nerves to stop working, your circulation to decrease and your immune system to stop functioning. We have everything including a wound care center of excellence, shoe store and wound care supply center all under one roof for your streamlined treatment. We have expertise in procedures that prevent amputation yet still allow you to walk out of our office. We supply custom braces and prosthetics to support and fill voids in the lower extremity. If ulcers occur, we do skin grafting and plastic and reconstructive surgery in and out of the office to close the wounds fast. These treatments allow you to get back to your life and your normal activities as fast as possible using the most natural means to support your recovery.”
Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA)
Providing 30-50 mmHg therapeutic compression, the innovative design of EXTREMIT-EASE combines a zipper and bungees with large tabs to make independent application and adjustment easy for patients to achieve—even if they suffer from dexterity issues. Patients will appreciate the lightweight, air permeable fabric allowing for hours of comfortable wear with less sweat, hot spots, and pistoning. Each EXTREMIT-EASE Compression Garment comes complete with a mesh laundry bag and one garment liner. Indicated For: The Management of mild to moderate swelling from lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency, acute post-operative edema, and other swelling disorders. 
The EXTREMIT-EASE Garment Liner combines the benefit of a mild mid-foot to ankle compression stocking with the comfort of a low-profile liner. It can be worn independently or in conjunction with the EXTREMIT-EASE Compression Garment to help protect the skin from irritation caused by friction.
