Hello , just found out today that i have to have my lower jaw replaced . Its 22 years since i had my radio therapy , but the lower jawbone is now dead bone. I just wondered if anyone has had or know someone who has had this procedure done ,


David.
p.s im 43 and in January 2009 i had a major stroke , but with family and friends help i carry on .

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Hello David

Heathrow Steve has had surgery to treat the osteoradionecrosis of his jaw.

The mandible can be reconstructed with a bone graft (fibula free flap) and titanium bone plate. You will find the articles Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible: Etiology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment and Osteoradionecrosis of the Mandible helpful in understanding the treatment planned.

Best wishes
Vinod

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Thank you , reading about it has helped , but i am really nervouse because i had the stroke last year . I have been assured though by my surgeon that things will be ok and the outlook is quite positive ............... well he knows best . I have every confidence in him and the team involved , Ill keep my chin up , no pun intended


David .

Hello David

Do let us know how you get on. I am always here to help any way I can.

Best wishes

Vinod

Hi David

Good attitude and confidence in your doctor are probably the most important things to have at this point.

Hoping for the best for you and yours.

Julia

Sorry not been on here for a while,just a quick update. Going into hospital on monday 23rd August, having operation on the 25th August to replace lower left jaw with a piece of hipbone. Had a good discussion with my surgeon, I have a lot of confidece in both surgeons (there are two doing the operation).I have been on painkillers for a long long time, hopefully by christmas ill be off everything (apart from medication for the stroke ) and ill enjoy my Turkey for the 1st time in years......................here's hoping.

Hello, just to let you know i had my operation on 25th august and all went very well. the surgeons have been absolutely fantastic and everything they said was both reassuring and accurate.I won't lie its very painfull, but well worth it.I know its early days yet, but already as far as pain goes it has greatly improved my quality of life although i have a long way to go.