Lymphedema Therapy

Lymphedema Therapy: Surgical Innovations for Lymphedema and Lipedema

Saturday, October 15, 2022

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM US CDT

Location: Hyatt Regency, Celestin F/G/H

CME: 1.5

Program Chair(s)

PD

Paula Donahue, PT, DPT, MBA, CLT-LANA

Assistant Professor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN

Disclosure: Koya Medical (Individual(s) Involved: Self; Products/Services: Dayspring Active Compression): Consultant/Advisory Board; LymphaTouch Inc (Individual(s) Involved: Self; Products/Services: LymphaTouch device): Other Research Support, Research Grant; PureTech (Individual(s) Involved: Self; Products/Services: LYT-100): Consultant/Advisory Board; TACTILE MEDICAL (Individual(s) Involved: Self; Products/Services: Flexitouch): Speaker/Honoraria
Molly Sleigh, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, STAR/C

Adjuct Professor, Rocky Mountain University/Doctor of Occupational Therapy/Board Certified Lymphedema Therapist and Oncology Rehabilitation Specialist
Rocky Mountain University/Centura Health
Rocky Mountain University
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Disclosure: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

This session will review innovations in surgical intervention for lymphedema and lipedema. The most up-to-date techniques will be compared and contrasted along with the therapists' support needed to optimize surgical outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss the latest surgical techniques to address lymphatic impairment
Understand who to refer for surgical consultation and the outcomes from the various lymphatic the surgical techniques
Comprehend the use of imaging in the decision-making process for surgical techniques