Jaw surgery patients with rheumatoid disease face elevated complication risks

A new two-year study reveals that orthognathic surgery—a common procedure to correct bite and jaw alignment—carries significantly higher complication rates for patients with rheumatic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. The finding matters for surgical planning, patient consent protocols, and healthcare systems preparing resources for extended post-operative care in this vulnerable population.

Originaltitel: Postoperative complications following orthognathic surgery in patients with rheumatic diseases: A 2-year follow-up study