Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Post-breast Surgery Pain Syndrome

The purpose of this review is to provide a practical framework for the diagnosis and treatment of post-breast surgery pain syndrome.

There has been increasing evidence that nerve blocks, regional anesthetic blocks, and surgeries including fat grafting and targeted muscle reinnervation may be effective in treating post-breast surgery pain syndrome.

Post-breast surgery pain syndrome is identified as clinically affecting the upper extremity and chest wall on the post-surgical side. There are several treatment options including topicals, oral medications, therapeutic interventions, and surgeries which may be discussed and explored with affected patients.