Measuring Skin Elasticity in Lymphedema Patients
This protocol will utilize the lymphedema indentometer, or durometer (a novel, noninvasive piece of equipment that measures skin elasticity), to better characterize disease progression in patients with lymphedema. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center patients who undergo treatment of lymphedema will be candidates for this noninvasive test. This device and the data it generates will help understand the incidence of lymphedema at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center compared to national data and the outcomes of surgical treatment of lymphedema.
• Patients evaluated by the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Lymphedema team with a diagnosis of lymphedema OR determined to be at risk of developing Lymphedema in any of their extremities
• Patients must be over 18 years of age
• Patients must be willing and capable to provide informed consent
• Patients must speak English