Exercise after Breast Reconstruction Surgery: Evaluating Current Trends and Practices of U.S. Plastic Surgeons.

ABSTRACT: Breast cancer patients have reported restricted mobility, pain, lymphedema, and impaired sensation and strength after breast reconstruction surgery. Many studies have demonstrated benefits of early exercise intervention (within the first 2 weeks) for functional recovery after breast surgery. From the surgeon's perspective, there is a concern that early postoperative exercise can potentially lead to complications or even reconstruction failure. The purpose of this study was to evaluate current trends and practices related to patient exercise after breast reconstruction among plastic surgeons in the United States.

Methods

An anonymous, electronic survey was sent to a random cohort of 2336 active members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The survey consisted of 23 questions

SUBMITTER: Alabaster K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8500580 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature