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Observational studySupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2025

Investigation of temporomandibular dysfunction in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema.

Arife Akbulut Bayrak, Merve Yasemin Tekbudak, Serap Gultekin, Ilke Keser

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Observational study in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06669910 (Investıgatıon of Temporomandıbular Dysfunctıon in Patıents Wıth Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Investıgatıon of Temporomandıbular Dysfunctıon in Patıents Wıth Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema

TypeobservationalSponsorarife akbulutRan2019 to 2024Enrolled38ConditionsBreast Cancer, LymphedemaArmsonly assesment
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Arife Akbulut BayrakDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey. arifeakbulut@aybu.edu.tr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3302-9021
Merve Yasemin TekbudakDepartment of Statistics, Faculty of Science, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0265-6057
Serap GultekinDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6349-3998
Ilke KeserDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6999-4056

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Abstract

purposeThis study aims to investigate temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) and to determine the relationship between TMD severity and posture, range of motion (ROM), psychological status, and lymphedema (LE).

methodsSociodemographic characteristics and previous treatments of 38 individuals included in the study were recorded. The Craniomandibular Dysfunction Index for Clinical (CMDIC) and visual analog scale (VAS) evaluated TMD symptoms, signs, and pain. Patients were divided into three groups: mild, moderate, and advanced TMD, according to CMDIC results. LE stages of the patients were recorded. The severity of LE, range of motion (ROM), anxiety and depression, and posture analysis were evaluated with circumference measurement, goniometer, Turkish version of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD), photogrammetric assessment method, and inclinometer, respectively.

resultsDifferent degrees of TMD were detected in all patients. There was a significant difference between the groups regarding post-op period duration, work status, posture, and ROM (p < 0.05). The groups' LE stage, LE severity, and scores of HAD and VAS were similar (p > 0.05). DISCUSSION: According to the results of this study, TMD is highly prevalent in BCRL patients. It is necessary to monitor TMD and its impact on the range of motion and posture. The post-op period duration can determine the development of TMD in this patient group.

trial registrationNCT06669910, date of registration: 01.11.2024, "retrospectively registered".

Indexed as

Breast Cancer LymphedemaBreast NeoplasmsLymphedemaTemporomandibular Joint DisordersAdultAnxietyDepressionFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPain MeasurementPostureRange of Motion, ArticularSeverity of Illness IndexTurkeyBreast cancerLymphedemaPostureTemporomandibular joint

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PMCPMC12058938

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