Clinical Reference

Breast Cancer and Adhesive Capsulitis

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

Diagnosis:

Cancer

References:

Key Statistics for Breast Cancer. (2024). American Cancer Society.
Fefferman, M., Nicholson, K., Kuchta, K., Pesce, C., Kopkash, K., & Yao, K. (2023). Rates of bilateral mastectomy in patients with early-stage breast cancer. JAMA Network Open, 6(1), e2251348.
Yang, S., Park, D. H., Ahn, S. H., Kim, J., Lee, J. W., Han, J. Y., ... & Kim, W. (2017). Prevalence and risk factors of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder after breast cancer treatment. Supportive care in cancer, 25(4), 1317-1322.
Fernandes, M. R., de Assis, F. M., Spagnol, J. E., & Chaves, V. B. (2023). Immobilization, lymphedema, and obesity are predictive factors in the development of adhesive capsulitis in breast cancer patients. Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia/RBGO Gynecology and Obstetrics, 45(10), e594-e602.
St. Angelo, JM., Taqi, M., & Fabiano, SE. (2023). Adhesive Capsulitis. StatPearls.

This resource discusses breast cancer, mastectomy, and the indications for adhesive capsulitis. This printable clinical reference is for occupational therapists working with adult patients, covering Cancer. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

What increases risk of adhesive capsulitis after mastectomy?
How do I identify frozen shoulder in breast cancer survivors?
Why is my patient losing shoulder range of motion after breast cancer surgery?

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