"Effects of Electrohydraulic Therapy of Shock Waves on Pain and Lymphedema Measurement Post-Radical Mastectomy"

Background: Lymphedema post-mastectomy remains a challenging problem. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of shock wave electrohydraulic treatment (ESWT) for patients with pain and lymphedema.Methods: Thirty (30 women) & lymphedema post-radical mastectomy were evaluated participate in this Clinical trial. They recruited from Minia Cancer Institute- University Deraya outpatient clinics. Their ages varied between 40 50 years. divided into two groups. Group (1) 'Group studies': 15 seeking ESWT addition conventional medical care. (2) 'Control group': people care only. Patients group treated number impulses, at least 500 shocks E2 4Hz (equivalent 0.11mJ/mm square energy). Treatment sessions delivered twice weekly six treatments (3 weeks). The assessment used Visual analogue scale (VAS) arm circumference midway shoulder elbow measurement.Results: showed that on measurement effectively decreased as evidenced by highly significant decreases visual scale. These results revealed substantial VAS reduction (P<0.0001). Effects via point where meet investigated. notable mean value (ACM) (P<0.0001).Conclusion: reductions ACM range show ESWT, therapy, significantly impacted upper limb structural components following radical mastectomy.