Author:
Chang Philip,Wu Sammy,Emos Marc Ramos
Abstract
Abstract
Purpose of Review
The purpose of this review is to provide a practical framework for the diagnosis and treatment of post-breast surgery pain syndrome.
Recent Findings
There has been increasing evidence that nerve blocks, regional anesthetic blocks, and surgeries including fat grafting and targeted muscle reinnervation may be effective in treating post-breast surgery pain syndrome.
Summary
Post-breast surgery pain syndrome is identified as clinically affecting the upper extremity and chest wall on the post-surgical side. There are several treatment options including topicals, oral medications, therapeutic interventions, and surgeries which may be discussed and explored with affected patients.
Funder
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Rehabilitation,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine,Medicine (miscellaneous)
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