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Trismus in patients with head and neck cancer and 5-year overall survival.

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Trismus is a common complication of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer but its impact on survival is unknown.This prospective study evaluates the incidence of trismus in patients with head and neck cancer receiving radiotherapy and the impact of trismus

Exercise therapy for trismus in head and neck cancer.

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The aim of this study was to analyze retrospectively effects of exercise therapy on trismus related to head and neck cancer or as a consequence of its treatment, and to compare these effects with trismus not related to head and neck cancer. Medical records of patients referred to the department of

The lingual sulcus release technique for excision of tongue cancer with trismus.

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Operable oral tongue cancers are managed best with surgery followed by adjuvant therapy as and when indicated. The only factor that affects the prognosis, and is under the control of a surgeon, is the tumour margin. Often in cases with trismus, which is prevalent in tobacco and areca nut users,

Physical therapy in cancer related vs non-cancer trismus.

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OBJECTIVE Trismus may be caused by several factors including those related with cancer and non-cancer disorders. The purpose of our study was to explore the effectiveness of physical therapy in cancer related vs non-cancer trismus. METHODS Thirty trismus patients who had undergone radiotherapy due

Trismus in head and neck cancer patients in Sweden: incidence and risk factors.

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BACKGROUND The aim was to retrospectively investigate trismus (reduced mandible mobility) development in specified head and neck (H&N) cancer diagnosis according to different radiotherapy dosage regimens. METHODS Sixty-nine out of 246 patients with different H&N cancer diagnoses and available

Protocol for the trismus trial-therabite versus wooden spatula in the amelioration of trismus in patients with head and neck cancer: randomised pilot study.

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Patients can develop trismus from their head and neck cancer or as a result of treatment. Trismus affects the jaw muscles and makes mouth opening difficult. To potentially combat trismus, patients could undertake proactive jaw stretching exercises prior to, during and after radiotherapy, although

Dynasplint Trismus System exercises for trismus secondary to head and neck cancer: a prospective explorative study.

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The Dynasplint Trismus System (DTS) can be used to treat trismus secondary to head and neck cancer. We conducted a prospective study with the following aims: (1) to determine the effects of DTS exercises on changes in mouth opening, pain, mandibular function, quality of life (QoL), and

Using a cross-cheek anterolateral thigh flap for simultaneous correction of trismus and oral cancer.

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Oral cancers in association with trismus are commonly seen in clinical practice. Such a situation deserves special attention as it may complicate the tumour-ablative surgery and interfere with postoperative cancer surveillance. It follows that the simultaneous tackling of oral cancer and trismus

The degree and time-course assessment of radiation-induced trismus occurring after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer.

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OBJECTIVE The objectives were to measure the degree of trismus induced after radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer and assess its progress over time. METHODS A prospective, single-armed measurement study with long-term follow-up. METHODS Seventeen patients with nasopharyngeal cancer treated

Effects of Ultrasound, Laser and Exercises on Temporomandibular Joint Pain and Trismus Following Head and Neck Cancer.

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To compare the effects of low intensity ultrasound (LIUS), traditional exercise therapy (TET), low level laser therapy (LLLT) and TET on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and trismus following recovery from head and neck cancer (HNC).Sixty participants

Prospective cross-sectional study assessing prevalence and factors affecting trismus after multimodal treatment for oral cancers.

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Trismus is a common complication following treatment for oral cancers. However, its incidence in site-specific cancers is not adequately studied. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with trismus in treated patients with oral

Early preventive exercises versus usual care does not seem to reduce trismus in patients treated with radiotherapy for cancer in the oral cavity or oropharynx: a randomised clinical trial.

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OBJECTIVE In head and neck cancer patients undergoing curative radiotherapy, we investigated the benefits and harms of an early exercise regime on trismus. METHODS Patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy were centrally randomised to exercises 5-6 times for 45 minutes during and

Development of Normal Tissue Complication Probability Model for Trismus in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Treated With Radiotherapy: The Role of Dosimetric and Clinical Factors.

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The aim of this study was to develop a normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) model for trismus in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients treated with radiotherapy (RT).Prospective measurements of maximum inter-incisal opening (MIO) were performed at

Trismus in patients with oropharyngeal cancer: relationship with dose in structures of mastication apparatus.

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BACKGROUND Our aim was to assess the correlation between the radiation therapy (RT) dose to the mastication apparatus and trismus of oropharyngeal cancer patients. METHODS Eighty-one patients treated with RT were analyzed. The masseter, pterygoid, and temporalis muscles and the coronoid and condyl

Maximum mouth opening and trismus in 143 patients treated for oral cancer: a 1-year prospective study.

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BACKGROUND Patients with oral cancer can develop restricted mouth opening (trismus) because of the oncologic treatment. METHODS Maximum mouth opening (MMO) was measured in 143 patients shortly before treatment and 0, 6, and 12 months posttreatment, and the results were analyzed using a linear

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