Multimodal physiotherapeutic management of postoperative complications in orthognathic surgery: A literature review and institutional protocol proposal.

Summary: Jaw surgery can fix your bite and improve how your face looks, but the recovery can be tough. After the operation, many patients experience pain, swelling, numb lips, and trouble opening their mouths. Physical therapy can really help, but doctors haven't had a clear, step-by-step guide on what to do. To fix this, researchers looked at past studies and created a new treatment plan. This plan uses light therapy, massage, and special jaw exercises. Starting this physical therapy early helps patients hurt less, heal faster, and get their jaw moving normally again.