Trismus management in head and neck cancer survivors: comprehensive rehabilitation-focused review
Standardised rehabilitation protocols, integration of telehealth approaches for adherence support, expansion of evidence in resource-limited settings and investigation of anti-fibrotic pharmacological agents warrant priority in future research. Recognition of trismus as a modifiable survivorship toxicity with rehabilitation-driven solutions is essential for optimising long-term outcomes in HNC survivors.
Authors
- Atul Kumar Gupta
Institutions
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
- Published
- 2026-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2026-006153
- Primary Topic
- Oral health in cancer treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00