MASTECTOMY

This study tested if a special ultrasound treatment, which pushes a gel into the skin, could help women with carpal tunnel syndrome. The condition developed after mastectomy and hormone therapy. Researchers compared the ultrasound and gel treatment plus standard care against stan…

This study tested whether a biofeedback device could help people manage different types of chronic pain. 330 adults with chronic low back pain, recent breast surgery, or migraines were randomly assigned to either use the device with guidance or continue their usual care. The devi…

This study tested whether a specific nerve-block anesthesia technique (called PECS) given during breast removal surgery could reduce chronic pain six months later. It involved 194 women who had mastectomies, some with lymph node removal or breast reconstruction. Researchers track…

This study tested whether playing balance games on a Wii Fit board could help women who have osteoporosis after a mastectomy. The goal was to see if this fun, at-home activity could improve their stability and lower their risk of falls. Researchers measured balance in 60 women be…

This study compared two different nerve block techniques to manage pain after breast cancer surgery (mastectomy). Researchers wanted to see which method provided better pain control and helped patients use fewer opioid painkillers after their operation. The study involved 60 pati…

This study looked at whether women could safely go home the same day as their mastectomy and breast implant reconstruction surgery, instead of staying in the hospital overnight. It compared complications, pain, and patient satisfaction between the two discharge times. The goal wa…

This study looked at whether the gender of the anesthesiologist, and whether it matches the patient's gender, affects pain and painkiller use after breast cancer surgery. Researchers observed 120 female patients undergoing mastectomy, tracking their pain scores and medication nee…