Changes in shoulder outcomes using ultrasonographic assessment of breast cancer survivors: a prospective longitudinal study with 6-month follow-up.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to describe changes in supraspinatus tendon thickness, acromiohumeral distance, and the presence of fluid in the subacromial bursa as measured by ultrasound, as well as shoulder range of motion and strength, perceived shoulder disability, and health-related quality of life in women before and after breast cancer treatment. Women who underwent surgery for unilateral breast cancer who did not suffer from shoulder pain or difficulty performing activities of daily living in the 6 months prior to surgery were included. One pre-surgical (A₀) and three post-surgical assessments at 7-10 days (A₁), 3 months (A₂), and 6 months (A₃) after surgery were carried out. The thickness of the supraspinatus tendon on the affected side decreased betw

SUBMITTER: Gala-Alarcon P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8626448 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature