The research aims to understand the involvement of dermal and subcutaneous tissue layers in pitting, identify contributing factors to pitting depth, and guide the standardisation of the pitting test for lymphoedema assessment.

Jul 30, 2024 · This research utilises high-frequency ultrasound to investigate how lymphoedema tissue responds to the pitting test, to understand the influence of the pitting test technique on pitting test outcomes, and to build evidence for standardisation of the pitting test.

Mar 4, 2025 · Pitting edema is a specific type of edema that is associated with pitting or indentation in the affected areas, and is often caused by conditions that lead to the pooling of blood in the feet or legs.

To enhance the validity and reliability of pitting assessment, a 60 s staged pitting test with an observation of tissue recovery is recommended for lymphoedema presentations. 1. Introduction. Pitting is integrated into several diagnostic and staging criteria as a characteristic feature of tissues that present with oedema [1,2].

Nov 9, 2021 · What is Pitting Edema? If you have “pitting edema,” your doctor will want to know the grade when you call him or her. There are four “grades” or measurements of pitting edema. Press your foot or lower leg for 10 seconds and record what happens: 0 (no pitting): your skin bounces back immediately after being pressed; 1+: You can barely ...

May 23, 2023 · Your physician can test for pitting edema by simply pressing a finger into your skin and looking at the depth of the indentation as well as how long the indentation remains. Pitting edema is graded on a scale from 1-4.

Soft tissue pitting is the occurrence of a temporary indentation on the body surface after the release of sustained thumb or finger pressure. In the management of lymphedema, presence or absence of pitting can contribute to clinical reasoning and guide healthcare management.

Soft tissue pitting is the occurrence of a temporary indentation on the body surface after the release of sustained thumb or finger pressure. In the management of lymphedema, presence or absence of pitting can contribute to clinical reasoning and guide healthcare management.

Mar 12, 2024 · Pitting edema responds to pressure, whether from a finger or a hand, whereas pitting edema doesn’t. If you press your finger against your skin and leave an indentation, you may have to pit edema. Non-pitting edema, on the other hand, does not respond to pressure or leave an indentation.

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