The Relationship Between Gait Parameters and Balance Disorder and Fall Risk in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema(BCRL)

The Relationship Between Gait Parameters and Balance Disorder and Fall Risk in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema (BCRL)

In this study, researchers aimed to evaluate walking function, balance, and fall risk in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema. The researchers' hypothesis is that balance and walking functions are affected due to a shift in the center of gravity in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema, and that the risk of falls is increased in the patient population compared to the control group.

In this study, researchers aimed to evaluate walking function, balance, and fall risk in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema. The researchers' hypothesis is that balance and walking functions are affected due to a shift in the center of gravity in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema, and that the risk of falls is increased in the patient population compared to the control group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women aged 18-65 with breast cancer-related ISL Stage 2-3 unilateral upper extremity breast cancer-related lymphedema
• Healthy female control group matched for age and gender with the patient group aged 18-65
• Participants who agreed to participate in the study and provided written consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of underlying diseases that may affect extremity volume other than lymphedema
• Presence of phleboedema, lipedema, cellulitis, lymphocele
• Presence of acute infection
• Presence of acute/chronic lung disease (history of acute pulmonary embolism, acute bronchial asthma attack, chronic interstitial lung disease)
• Chronic liver failure
• Renal dysfunction
• Uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes mellitus
• Presence of orthopedic diseases that may impede walking (joint limitation, ankylosis, amputation)
• Patients who refused to participate in the study
• Patients who lacked cooperation and compliance