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Can postoperative shoulder restriction prevent mastectomy seromas?

In a randomized trial conducted at a community hospital, researchers aimed to investigate the impact of postoperative shoulder immobilization on the incidence of seromas following modified radical mastectomy. The study, conducted by surgeons C.D. Knight, et. al., spanned from March 1991 to February 1993 and included 38 patients. The trial involved dividing the patients into two cohorts based on their postoperative shoulder range of motion. … Continue reading Can postoperative shoulder restriction prevent mastectomy seromas?

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Which method reigns supreme, McKenzie or Back School?

In 1995, Stankovic, et. al., sought to compare the effectiveness of the McKenzie method and patient education through “mini back school” in treating acute low back pain over a 5-year period. Prior to this study, the 1-year results had already been published, prompting further investigation into the durability of treatment outcomes. The study comprised 89 subjects, including 22 women and 67 men, with an average … Continue reading Which method reigns supreme, McKenzie or Back School?

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