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METHODS: Twenty-seven women with lymphedema and 29 women without lymphedema with mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery participated in the study. Posture was evaluated by the New York Posture Rating Chart and spinal stability and thoracic mobility were evaluated by the Spinal Mouse device. RESULTS: Posture and spine posture scores were significantly higher in the without lymphedema group (p= 0.004; 0.041; respectively). There was a significant difference between the groups in terms of lateral (p&lt; 0.001) and posterior (p&lt; 0.001) view of shoulders, spine (p= 0.027), upper (p&lt; 0.001) and lower back (p= 0.009), and trunk postures (p= 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Body posture and spine are more affected due to upper limb lymphedema following breast cancer surgery. 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