MASTECTOMY

This study looked at 253 women who had breast reconstruction using their own tissue (DIEP flap) after mastectomy. Researchers compared a special vacuum-assisted wound dressing to regular dressings to see if it helped reduce complications and speed healing. The goal was to find ou…

This study looked at whether playing balance games on a Wii Fit board can help women with osteoporosis who have had a mastectomy improve their balance. Sixty women took part, and their balance was measured before and after eight weeks of playing the games. The goal was to see if …

This study looked at whether arm massages with special oils (sesame or sesame-lavender) could reduce acute arm pain and anxiety in women after mastectomy surgery. 90 women were split into three groups: one got massage with sesame oil, one with sesame-lavender oil, and one with pl…

This study looked at whether a special numbing injection called PECS, given during mastectomy (breast removal surgery), can lower the chance of having chronic pain 6 months later. 194 women with breast cancer took part. The goal was to see if this simple pain-blocking technique c…

This study tested a biofeedback device that uses muscle sensors and a smartphone app to help people with chronic low back pain, pain after breast surgery, or migraines learn to relax tense muscles. About 330 adults were randomly assigned to use the device or receive usual care. T…

This study looked at 123 women who had a mastectomy with immediate breast implant reconstruction. Half went home the same day, the other half stayed overnight. Researchers compared complications, pain, and satisfaction within 30 days to see if same-day discharge is safe and effec…

This study looked at two different nerve blocks to control pain after mastectomy (breast removal surgery). 60 patients received one of two blocks and their pain levels and need for extra pain medicine were tracked for 24 hours. The goal was to find which block provides better pai…

This study tested whether applying ultrasound with a hyaluronic acid gel to the wrist could reduce carpal tunnel symptoms in women who developed the condition after hormone therapy for breast cancer. Sixty women were split into two groups: one received the ultrasound gel treatmen…

This study looked at how the numbing drug lidocaine behaves in the body during a special type of anesthesia for mastectomy (breast removal surgery). Researchers took blood samples from 6 women over 48 hours to measure lidocaine levels and check how well it controlled pain. The go…

This study observed 120 women having mastectomy for breast cancer to see if the gender of their anesthesiologist and the type of pain relief used affected their pain levels and need for painkillers after surgery. Researchers measured pain at several points in the first 24 hours a…