Risk factors for the swollen ankle and their management at low cost: not forgetting lymphedema.
Lymphedema is a common global problem that affects the lower limb. Lymphatics are the pathways for the traffic of the immune system as well as the drainage system of the skin. Disruption of the normal function of the lymph may lead to limb swelling often exacerbated by obesity and immobility. This article presents developments in understanding and suggests principles of management with a view to promoting debate about this neglected condition.
Ryan
Terence J
TJ
Wound Healing Institute, Oxford, UK. oxfordwound@aol.com