TheraBite Catalog 7827US_200511.indd - Stratmed.co.za

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Life with TrismusWhat are the complications?Trismus can cause difficulty in:• Biting• Chewing• Swallowing• Speech• Maintaining oral hygiene• IntubationIn turn, these difficulties can result in costlymedical complications and can increasethe risk of:• Malnutrition• Inflammation and pain• Disuse atrophy• Changes in the joints• Poor wound healing• Inadequate oral assessment• Aspiration• Compromised airway• Osteoradionecrosis4
Quality of life!Trismus may not only affect an individual’sphysical health, but also his/her psychosocialwell-being:• Social interactions are often affected dueto reduced ability to communicate and toeat in public.• Exhaustion is common because more effortis required to execute simple tasks.• Appetite for life diminishes and can resultin social withdrawal, feelings ofhelplessness and resignation.• Depression can arise leading to decreasedability to cope with the condition.The vicious cycle of trismusPatients at risk of developing trismus should beevaluated and treated by a qualified clinician toprevent further restrictions to jaw opening orassociated chronic pain. The diagram below bestillustrates the vicious cycle of limited jaw mobility.Limited Jaw MobilityEarly detection and intervention can helppatients counter this debilitating conditionand prevent costly complications which maycompromise a patient’s quality of life and health.Inflammationand PainDisuse Atrophyand/or JointDegeneration5
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