Evaluation of posture and quality of life in females undergone modified radical mastectomy

Aachal Birelliwar, Om C. Wadhokar, Neha Chitale, Shalaka Dhankar

Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

ABSTRACT

In India breast cancer is most commonly diagnosed as cancer.Among women it is most common neoplasm. Modified Radical Mastectomy is very common operation in women which causes different changes in the body. It's stressful event in women's lives. The life expectancy of breast cancer is longest in categories cancer, the Quality Of Life in patients is most relevant factor to be considered for women undergone MRM. Patients experience severe postural problems following surgery. Which may affect female’s working capacity, also her family life and her social involvement. After MRM there are various factors like tightness in pectoral region, post-surgery contractures in axilla, weakness of scapular muscles and restricted ROM of shoulder will affect body posture. Muscle contractures in the cervical and easy fatiguability scapular region are evident observed. Women suffer difficulty in performing daily activities because of impaired the upper extremity function and some posture disorders.

Keywords:

Modified radical mastectomy, Posture, Quality of life.