Journal article
Balance and Physical Functioning in Patients After Head and Neck Cancer Post–Neck Dissection Surgery: A Case Series
Rehabilitation Oncology, Vol.39(1), pp.48-55
2021
Abstract
Background and Purpose: Rehabilitation research in people with head and neck cancer undergoing neck dissection (ND) surgery has been largely confined to evaluation of shoulder dysfunction. Balance and broader physical functioning variables were evaluated in this patient group. Case Description: This case series presents 4 patients scheduled for ND surgery who completed a comprehensive battery of balance and physical functioning assessments preoperatively and 6 weeks postoperatively. Outcomes: Post-ND surgery, the majority (n = 3) of patients reported increased upper-quadrant pain, with proprioception and neck range-of-motion measurements showing a decreasing trend. One patient had no neck pain or changes in proprioception. The changes for standing balance and endurance varied across the patients, with no observable trend. Discussion: Quality of life, physical activity, and a number of physical functioning measures, including proprioception and physical activity, were lower after ND surgery. This case series identifies the adverse effects of ND surgery performed prior to the start of adjuvant therapy, with many deficits noted potentially amenable to therapeutic intervention. The clinical implication of this study is that physical therapists should assess physical functioning variables after ND surgery and intervene early if deficits are noted.
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- Title
- Balance and Physical Functioning in Patients After Head and Neck Cancer Post–Neck Dissection Surgery: A Case Series
- Authors
- Chun Ju Tan (Author) - Trinity College DublinConrad Timon (Author) - St. James's HospitalLeo Stassen (Author) - St. James's HospitalRoss Clark (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - LegacyDara Meldrum (Author) - Trinity College DublinMaria Baily-Scanlan (Author) - Trinity College DublinJulie Broderick (Author) - Trinity College Dublin
- Publication details
- Rehabilitation Oncology, Vol.39(1), pp.48-55
- Publisher
- Wolters Kluwer Health
- DOI
- 10.1097/01.REO.0000000000000240
- ISSN
- 2381-2427
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Public Health
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99506306302621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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