ST. LOUIS , July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Thomas Wright , a leading expert in the field of lipedema treatment, along with his esteemed co-authors, is proud to announce that their manuscript, "Lipedema Reduction Surgery Improves Pain, Mobility, Physical Function, and Quality of Life: Case Series Report," has been awarded the 2024 PRS Global Open Best Paper Award for "BEST RECONSTRUCTIVE PAPER.
" The Editorial and Publishing staff of PRS Global Open meticulously analyzed data from all manuscripts published in 2023, considering the number of times each article was accessed on PRSGlobalOpen.com and Ovid. This comprehensive review ensured an unbiased selection process, with Dr.
Wright's paper emerging as the clear winner in the reconstructive category. Summary of the Award-Winning Paper The manuscript addresses the significant impact of Lipedema Reduction Surgery (LRS) on patients with lipedema, a chronic inflammatory subcutaneous adipose-rich connective tissue disease affecting millions of women worldwide. The study is a retrospective chart review of 189 women, with detailed analysis conducted on 66 women before and after undergoing LRS.
The paper reports common comorbidities such as hypermobile joints, spider/varicose veins, arthritis, and hypothyroidism. The findings highlight significant improvements in knee flexion, gait, patient-reported outcomes, mobility, and overall quality of life post-surgery. These results are comparable to those seen after total knee replacement.
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