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Lower Extremity Lymphedema
Manage episode 417113505 series 2094705
Margot, a 53-year-old woman, presents to physical therapy with bilateral, symmetrical enlargement of her legs extending from her hips to her ankles, sparing the feet. She reports the condition is painful and has worsened over several years. Skin texture is normal, and there is no pitting edema. Which condition is MOST consistent with these findings?
A) Chronic venous insufficiency
B) Obesity-related lymphedema
C) Primary lymphedema
D) Lipedema
LINKS MENTIONED:
- PT Hustle Phone Number: (727) 732-4573
- Get Your Episode Cheatsheet HERE
- NPTE Tips & Tricks: www.nptegroup.com
- Truelearn: USE CODE: PTH020
341 episodes
Manage episode 417113505 series 2094705
Margot, a 53-year-old woman, presents to physical therapy with bilateral, symmetrical enlargement of her legs extending from her hips to her ankles, sparing the feet. She reports the condition is painful and has worsened over several years. Skin texture is normal, and there is no pitting edema. Which condition is MOST consistent with these findings?
A) Chronic venous insufficiency
B) Obesity-related lymphedema
C) Primary lymphedema
D) Lipedema
LINKS MENTIONED:
- PT Hustle Phone Number: (727) 732-4573
- Get Your Episode Cheatsheet HERE
- NPTE Tips & Tricks: www.nptegroup.com
- Truelearn: USE CODE: PTH020
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