Joshua M. Leonardis
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College, University Health System
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About
Joshua M. Leonardis is a leading researcher in the biomechanics of breast cancer survivorship, focusing on how surgical reconstruction choices affect long-term functional outcomes. His work bridges the gap between surgical technique and patient quality of life, particularly through the lens of shoulder joint integrity. In his highly cited 2019 study (49 citations), Leonardis demonstrated that subpectoral implant reconstruction, which requires disinsertion of the pectoralis major, leads to significant deficits in shoulder strength and range of motion. He further expanded this work in a 2018 study (22 citations) examining how reconstruction type and radiation therapy independently alter shoulder biomechanics. Most recently, his 2020 study (8 citations) established a critical link between objective shoulder function and patient-reported outcomes, showing that biomechanical deficits directly mediate psychosocial well-being after mastectomy. Leonardis’s research provides surgeons with evidence-based guidance for reconstruction planning and offers rehabilitation specialists clear targets for post-surgical therapy. His work is essential reading for clinicians and researchers seeking to optimize both physical function and quality of life in breast cancer survivors.
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