Correlation Of Kinesiophobia And Upper Extremity Parameters In Post Mastectomy Patients

Breast cancer, if diagnosed at advanced stages, often leads to surgical intervention, i.e. mastectomy, which later presents complications that add to morbidity. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted to determine pain, upper limb ROM, grip strength, lymphoedema, and their co-relation with...

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Published in:Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 2023-07, Vol.73 (7), p.1498-1501
Main Authors: Aleem, Hijab, Qazi, Rimsha, Azim, Muhammad Ehab, Ismail, Maria, Amer, Humna, Ashfaq, Madiha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arm
Breast cancer
Breast Neoplasms - complications
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Care and treatment
Complications and side effects
Cross-Sectional Studies
Extremities, Upper
Female
Health aspects
Humans
Kinesiophobia
Management
Mastectomy
Mastectomy - adverse effects
Pain
Pain, Postoperative
Phobias
Physiological aspects
Rehabilitation
Risk factors
Upper Extremity
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Summary:Breast cancer, if diagnosed at advanced stages, often leads to surgical intervention, i.e. mastectomy, which later presents complications that add to morbidity. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted to determine pain, upper limb ROM, grip strength, lymphoedema, and their co-relation with kinesiophobia in post mastectomy patients. A sample of 55 female patients was selected via non-probability purposive sampling. Kinesiophobia was assessed using Tampa Scale of kinesiophobia (TSK-11) and pain via Numeric Pain Rating Scale. Upper extremity ROM was measured using a plastic goniometer, grip strength by Jamar Hydraulic dynamometer, and limb volumes were calculated by summed truncated cone volume via circumferential tape measurements. Wilcoxon signed rank test and Spearman co-relation test was used for analysis. Significant difference between the limb volumes was noted (p=0.02) and a reduction in overall upper extremity ranges was seen (p
ISSN:0030-9982
DOI:10.47391/JPMA.7170