Hilotherapy vs. Kinesio Taping in Orthognathic Surgery Recovery
Comparison of the Effects of Hilotherapy and Kinesio Taping on Edema, Pain, and Trismus After Orthognathic Surgery
Medipol University
36 participants
Sep 15, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of kinesio taping and hilotherapy on postoperative edema, pain, and trismus in patients undergoing bimaxillary orthognathic surgery.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Patients scheduled to undergo bimaxillary orthognathic surgery (Le Fort I + BSSRO)
- Age between 18 and 50 years
- No systemic disease
- Voluntary participation with signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria4
- Presence of systemic disease or immunosuppressive medication
- Known allergy to kinesio tape
- Inability to attend follow-up appointments
- Facial anatomical deformities preventing measurement
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Interventions
Elastic kinesio tape applied postoperatively to the facial region and left in place for 5 days.
A polyurethane facial mask delivering continuous +17°C water cooling for 48 hours post-surgery.
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NCT07006610