Assessment of shoulder function after functional neck dissection and selective neck dissection (Levels I II III) in patients with carcinoma of tongue: a comparative study

摘要

Background and objectivesTo compare shoulder function with respect to pain and disability in patients who have undergone nerve sparing neck dissection i.e. selective neck dissection (levels I, II, III) and functional neck dissection as a part of their treatment modality for carcinoma tongue on a follow up of minimum six months.