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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PeerJ Inc.
2021-04-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/11252.pdf |