Kinematic disorders of the scapula in a group of women after mastectomy – a systematic review

Maciej Śliwiński, Paulina Ostrowska, Rita Hansdorfer-Korzon


Maciej Śliwiński, Paulina Ostrowska, Rita Hansdorfer-Korzon – Kinematic disorders of the scapula in a group of women after mastectomy – a systematic review. Fizjoterapia Polska 2022; 22(2); 150-167

Abstract
Background. Breast cancer is the most common neoplastic disease in the group of women. In terms of negative consequences of oncological treatment, disorders of the kinematics of the shoulder complex and coexisting disorders of motor control are also distinguished. Aim of the study. The aim of the study is to systematize information on motor disorders in terms of scapula kinematics in the area of the shoulder complex during upper limb elevation movements in the group of women after mastectomy. Methods. The systematic review is based on the search results of Science Direct, Ebsco, and PubMed. The systematic review was performed on the basis of PRISMA guidelines. Results. The analysis of the works showed the existence of disorders in the kinematics of the scapula in the group of women after mastectomy. In this group of patients, the scope of upwards rotation of the scapula during the elevation of the upper limb, its lowering, and functional movements was limited. Conclusions: The analysed articles indicate the existence of disorders of the scapula kinematics in the group of women after mastectomy. The obtained results indicate the necessity of implementing routine evaluation and motor re-education in the field of scapula kinematics disorders in the process of comprehensive rehabilitation in this group of patients.
Key words:
mastectomy, motor control, breast cancer
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