Fundamentals of Lymphology and Lymphedema Diagnosis

Course overview

In this course, Steve Norton will discuss the fundamentals of lymphology and lymphedema diagnosis. The course will start with anatomy, describing the various physical structures that comprise the superficial deep lymphatic anatomy, including the functional attributes of lymph vessels and nodes and the process of uptake and transport of lymphatic fluid from the moment of formation until its return to the central blood circulation. This course will then move on to discuss the pathophysiology and diagnosis of lymphedema. The user will understand lymphedema as a pathology and appreciate the importance of accurate staging of lymphedema for proper interventions.