Is Prophylactic training an effective strategy for minimizing trismus in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer?

In 2014, Loorents, et. al., conducted study about Radiotherapy-induced trismus (RTIT). RTIT is a debilitating condition that affects patients undergoing radiation treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC). Currently, there is no proven effective treatment for RTIT. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of prophylactic training using the TheraBite® Jaw Motion Rehabilitation System™ in preventing RTIT during and up to 12 months after completing … Continue reading Is Prophylactic training an effective strategy for minimizing trismus in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer?