Effects of Reduction Mammaplasty Operations on the Spinal Column: Clinical and Radiological Response

Berberoğlu, Ömer; Temel, Metin; Türkmen, Arif

doi:10.1007/s00266-015-0516-6

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“…Although the size of this flexion torque is yet to be reported, 4 vertebral column radiographs of women with large breasts (D+ cup bra size) have revealed significantly greater thoracic kyphosis compared to women with small breasts (A cup bra size) 3 . Thoracic kyphosis has also been found to be significantly reduced post-breast reduction surgery 8,11,12 , although other researchers found no relationship between thoracic kyphosis and breast size in post-menopausal women (mean age 69 years) 5 . Unfortunately, the researchers in this study did not screen for osteoporosis, which might have masked the effects of breast size on thoracic kyphosis.…”

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Upper torso pain and musculoskeletal structure and function in women with and without large breasts: A cross sectional study

McGhee

Coltman

Riddiford‐Harland

et al. 2018

Clinical Biomechanics

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Upper torso pain and musculoskeletal structure and function in women with and without large breasts: A cross sectional study

McGhee

Coltman

Riddiford‐Harland

et al. 2018

Clinical Biomechanics

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“…In the study by Berberoglu et al, 17 there was no significant correlation found between postoperative vertebral angle and patient BMI. However, Karabekmez et al 18 established significant correlations between BMI and total excised breast tissue volume ( P = 0.0001) and ΔCL angle postoperatively ( P = 0.03).…”

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The Effects of Breast Reduction on Back Pain and Spine Measurements: A Systematic Review

Papanastasiou

Ouellet

Lessard

2019

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Background:The aim of this review article was to synthesize the literature on reduction mammaplasty and its effects on the spine. The particular focus was to find these few radiological studies and those investigating changes in spinal angles, posture, center of gravity, and back pain reduction.Methods:We performed a thorough review of the literature, searching the Medline database for all relevant published data studying reduction mammaplasty and the spine. The search yielded 107 articles of which 11 articles met our specific inclusion criteria. The primary outcome measures of the studies and their respective results were tabulated, contrasted, and compared.Results:The 11 cohort studies included in this review cover the period from 2005 to 2015 and focus on breast hypertrophy and spine. According to these 11 quantitative studies, breast hypertrophy causes objective, quantitative, measurable disturbances to women living with this condition. Reduction mammaplasty produces an unmistakable improvement in signs, symptoms, and quantifiable measures. Although the majority of included articles in this review described postoperative improvement in spinal angles, there remain discrepancies of results between them.Conclusions:The studies included in this review did offer a promising glimpse into the complex interaction between breast hypertrophy and the spine. However, future research initiatives can improve upon what these investigators have begun with more refined, objective, radiological evidence. More specifically, we aim to clarify some of the basic hypotheses in our center with the use of EOS.

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“…A breast reduction surgery can significantly reduce the thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis angles, and are also reported to improve poor posture. [14][15][16] It is well-known that large breasts lead to back and neck pain; however, they can also lead to EFD. In such case, a breast reduction surgery will not relieve the pain.…”

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Possible Relationship Between Bilateral Elastofibroma Dorsi and Hypermastia

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Elastofibroma dorsi (EFD) is a rare, benign, soft tissue tumor with an unclear pathogenesis, typically localized to the subscapular region. It occurs within the periscapular area between the ribs and dorsal chest wall muscles. Repetitive microtrauma by friction between the lower part of the scapula and the thoracic wall may cause reactive hyperproliferation of the fibroblastic tissue. This view has been supported by the higher prevalence of EFD, particularly among individuals who perform hard manual labor. EFD can, however, also be observed in those who have never performed hard manual labor and particularly in women over the age of 50. In this report, we present a case of bilateral EFD in a 52-year old woman with bilateral hypermastia, and examine the possible correlation between hypermastia and EFD.

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Effects of Reduction Mammaplasty Operations on the Spinal Column: Clinical and Radiological Response

Abstract: Patients with macromastia should be considered for reduction mammaplasty before the onset of postmenopausal osteoporosis to improve QoL.

Cited by 27 publications

References 25 publications

Upper torso pain and musculoskeletal structure and function in women with and without large breasts: A cross sectional study

Upper torso pain and musculoskeletal structure and function in women with and without large breasts: A cross sectional study

The Effects of Breast Reduction on Back Pain and Spine Measurements: A Systematic Review

Possible Relationship Between Bilateral Elastofibroma Dorsi and Hypermastia

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