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Assessment of Shoulder Dysfunction in Patients After Axillary Dissection: A Prospective Observational Study Using Needle Electromyography

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is routinely performed for nodal staging and disease control in breast cancer and selected skin and soft tissue malignancies. Despite its oncological benefits, ALND contributes to postoperative complications such as lymphedema, pain, and particularly shoulder dysfunction due to potential injury to the medial/lateral pectoral, long thoracic, and thoracodorsal nerves. These complications can impair range of motion (ROM), cause pain, and reduce quality of life. While studies have reported shoulder dysfunction post-ALND, few have employed objective tools like electromyography (EMG) to quantify nerve damage. This study uses needle EMG and clinical parameters to assess the functional impact of ALND on shoulder mechanics.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15556652

Authors: Naidu, Paila Gowri, singh, Anil Kumar, Dubey, Rohit, Balmiki, Pradeep

Institutions: Indian Institute of Technology BHU, Banaras Hindu University, Surgical Science (Sweden)

Language: English

Topic: Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6930602382

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