Impact of cervical osteoarthritis on quality of life after free flap reconstruction in head and neck cancer
Cervical osteoarthritis correlates with transient postoperative functional impairments and persistent fatigue but does not adversely affect long-term QoL. Emotional resilience in these patients suggests adaptive coping mechanisms. These findings underscore the need for targeted preoperative counseling and rehabilitation to address short-term challenges while leveraging patients' psychosocial strengths. This study provides critical insights for optimizing patient-centered care in HNSCC reconstruction.
Authors
- Yili Li
- Wei Mei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6556-6628)
- Junhui Yuan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3312-8599)
- Xiaoguang Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5608-394X)
- Yibao Sun
- Yaojun Dai
- Shuang Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6716-1763)
- Yong Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8888-7133)
- Xu Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3662-7759)
- Zhe Shao
- Wei Du (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8333-0069)
Institutions
- Zhengzhou City Hospital (CN)
- Henan Cancer Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oncology
- Published
- 2025-09-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2025.1630458
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.85