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Arm function after axillary dissection for breast cancer: a pilot study to provide parameter estimates.

M Hladiuk1, S Huchcroft, W Temple

  • 1Department of Rehabilitation, Foothills Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Journal of Surgical Oncology
|May 1, 1992
PubMed
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Many breast cancer patients experience arm impairment one year after axillary node dissection. Pain and reduced grip strength were most common, with lymphedema increasing over time.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Axillary node dissection (AND) is a common procedure for breast cancer staging.
  • Post-operative arm morbidity can significantly impact patients' quality of life.
  • Understanding long-term recovery patterns is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess arm recovery rates up to one year after axillary node dissection for breast cancer.
  • To identify factors influencing arm recovery.
  • To inform the design of future physiotherapy intervention studies.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study involving 63 women undergoing axillary node dissection for breast cancer.
  • Objective measures: arm swelling, mobility, and strength (including grip strength).

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  • Subjective assessments: pain and stiffness.

    • Main Results:

    • 42% of women had residual arm impairment at one year post-surgery.
    • Most common impairments: pain (16%) and reduced grip strength (16%).
    • Lymphedema was the only sequela that increased over the follow-up period; other impairments showed little change from 6 months to 1 year.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant rates of arm impairment persist one year after axillary node dissection.
    • Lymphedema progression is a notable long-term concern.
    • A 6-month follow-up may suffice for assessing most long-term effects, excluding lymphedema.