Assessment of hand function in women with lymphadenopathy after radical mastectomy

Background Breast cancer related upper limb lymphedema (BCRL) is a common complication in post-mastectomy patients. It is known to cause upper limb disability, which subsequently may affect the grip strength and hand function. There is little evidence on the objective assessment of functional activi...

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Main Authors: Subham Mistry, Taimul Ali, Mohammed Qasheesh, Rashid Ali Beg, Mohammad Abu Shaphe, Fuzail Ahmad, Faizan Z. Kashoo, Amr S. Shalaby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2021-04-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/11252.pdf