Impact of mastectomy for breast cancer on spinal curvature: Considerations when treating patients with scoliosis.

Paulina M GutkinDaniel S KappRie von EybenFrederick M DirbasKathleen C Horst

Published in: The breast journal (2020)

In this understudied patient population, mastectomy significantly increased the change in spine curvature. Further care should be taken to assess patient-reported pain and quality of life in patients with spine morbidity who undergo mastectomy for breast cancer.

Keyphrases

patient reported
breast reconstruction
pain management
chronic pain
healthcare
spinal cord
palliative care
case report
neuropathic pain
quality improvement