Reduction mammoplasty and back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionsAlthough cursory, the evidence gleaned suggests that RM reduces the prevalence of back pain in patients with large breasts. Furthermore, we highlight the scarcity of studies investigating whether RM is at the clinical threshold of efficacy in treating back pain. Although the evidence is insufficient for recommending RM as a management option aimed at treating back pain, this review does identify the need for prospective data looking at back pain metrics as a specific outcome measure before and after reduction mammoplasty.Graphic abstract
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research