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Free Shoulder ROM on POD 15 Improves Pain and Functionality Following Mastectomy and Reconstruction
December 2020
Free Shoulder ROM on POD 15 Improves Pain and Functionality Following Mastectomy and Reconstruction
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Early Free Range-of-Motion Upper Limb Exercises After Mastectomy and Immediate Implant-Based Reconstruction Are Safe and Beneficial: A Randomized Trial.
Ann Surg Oncol. 2020 Nov;27(12):4750-4759.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty-two women with breast cancer scheduled for a mastectomy and implant-based reconstruction were randomized to receive either unrestricted range of motion or limited range of motion exercises from post-operative day (POD) 15 to POD 30. The primary outcomes of interest were the incidence of dehiscence, seroma, infection and necrosis. Secondary outcomes of interest included shoulder range of moti...
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