Prevalence Of Upper Extrimity Impairments In Post 3 Months Mastectomy

Bys: Bagde, Chinmay and Athole, Yuvraj

Post-Mastectomy Upper Extremity Impairments: Key Findings from Observational Study This Bachelor of Physiotherapy synopsis by Chinmay A. Bagde (Datta Meghe College Nagpur 2023-2024) investigates prevalence of arm/shoulder/hand disabilities in 76 female breast cancer survivors (age 25-60 mean 45-46) at Shalini Tai Meghe Hospital 3+ months post-mastectomy (mean 10mo range 3-24). India faces 192k annual cases (26.6% prevalence per WHO 2022) where surgery (modified radical etc.) triggers pain weakness limited ROM lymphedema scarring impacting ADLs/QoL. Aim: Assess via DASH questionnaire (0=normal 100=severe); objectives include SF-12 QoL (PCS/MCS mean50). Exclusions: chemo/radiation prior shoulder issues. Lit review: 54-85% morbidity (radiation/ALND risks) early PT cuts complications. Results: DASH 83% severe (0% normal 4% mild 13% moderate); SF-12 phys=40 ment=45 (

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6139465826
• ISBN13: 9786139465828
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
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