Table 2 Degree and extent of lymphedema, pain, limited range of motion and muscle strength, and paresthesia.
Measurements | N (%)/mean ± SD/M (P25,P75) |
|---|---|
The arm circumference measurement | |
0 cm (wrist) | 0.80 (0.30, 1.35) |
10 cm | 1.90 (0.40, 3.60) |
20 cm | 1.50 (0.70, 3.40) |
30 cm | 2.00 (0.55, 3.90) |
40 cm | 1.30 (0.60, 3.15) |
Pain | |
Position—shoulder and upper limbs | 28, 65.1% |
Position—chest and back and around axilla | 15, 34.9% |
NRSs-goal | 5.00 (2.00, 6.00) |
Shoulder ROM restriction | |
Flexion | 39.50 ± 23.12 |
Extension | 13.31 ± 10.16 |
Abduction | 49.56 ± 27.84 |
Horizontal position-internal rotation | 10.00 (0, 39.75) |
Horizontal position-external rotation | 30.00 (2.50, 41.50) |
Grip strength restriction | 3.50 (1.15, 8.00) |
Paresthesia | |
Numb | 9 (47.4) |
Chest and armpit foreign body sensation and pulling sensation | 10 (52.6) |
