Prevalence of Trismus in Head and Neck Cancer Patients in Kerala, South India.

Introduction: Trismus is a common complication of head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment. Understanding its prevalence and its risk factors is vital for enhancing clinical outcomes and the overall quality of life of these patients.

Objective: The study aimed to assess the prevalence and the factors associated with trismus among HNC patients.

Advances and Controversies in the Management of Osteoradionecrosis After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: A Narrative Review.

Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a painful and debilitating serious late complication following treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC) often requiring surgical resection of the jaw and complex multidisciplinary management. An important aggravating factor for mandibular ORN is surgical trauma, commonly dental extractions or implant placement following head and neck radiotherapy. The evidence on the treatment protocols ranges from conservative management to more radical surgical strategies including the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Analysis of incidence of postoperative wound infection in closed fractures treated by surgical fixation - A prospective study.

Background: In orthopaedic surgery where metallic implants are used, surgical site infection (SSI) is a significant complication as it increases the postoperative morbidity and mortality, prolongs hospital stay, and increases the hospital costs. Therefore, understanding the incidence of SSI in various healthcare settings would help us analyse the contributing factors and improve healthcare. Since the rates of SSI in various orthopaedic settings in India are lacking, this study aimed at analysing them and various associated factors in a tertiary medical institute in India.

Analysis of factors determining thermal changes at osteotomy site in dental implant placement - An study.

Background: Heat generation during osteotomy site preparation is a crucial factor that determines the success of dental implant placement. Among the factors that affect the heat generation, drilling speed, hand pressure and coolant temperature are independent variables. However, a relation between these three parameters and their optimal values required for the maximum outcome has not been studied so far.

Etiopathogenesis of Trismus in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: An Exploratory Literature Review.

Trismus refers to a person's inability to normally open his or her mouth. Trismus can occur as a symptom due to tumor ingrowth or it can occur postsurgical following the treatment for head and neck cancer. Radiation-induced trismus is also a relatively common oral complication.