Comparative Evaluation of Osteopathy Treatment Efficacy in Pain Support After Breast Surgery in Oncology

Comparative Evaluation of Osteopathy Treatment Efficacy in Pain Support After Breast Surgery in Oncology

This is an open, prospective, controlled, randomized, comparative study with 2 arms.

The purpose of the study is to assess the efficacy of osteopathy after breast surgery.

80 patients will be enrolled, 40 per arm. Patients will be randomized at inclusion and will be followed during one year.

Inclusion Criteria:

• woman >= 18 years
• pain (median VAS >=3 on the week prior to inclusion)
• mastectomy or tumorectomy with axillary dissection <= 12 months
• PS <=2
• able to write, understand and read French
• signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• no pain
• immediate breast reconstruction
• history of cognitive or psychiatric troubles