Hyperbaric oxygen in the treatment of osteoradionecrosis: a review of its use and efficacy.

What Researchers Did

Researchers reviewed the existing literature on the use and efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for treating osteoradionecrosis.

What They Found

Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy is considered effective for osteoradionecrosis, though optimal treatment parameters like pressure, exposure times, and frequency remain undefined. Most studies utilized HBO as an adjunctive treatment, with its efficacy as a primary therapy not yet established.

Canadian Relevance

This study has no direct Canadian connection.

Study Limitations

The review highlighted that existing studies lack established optimal treatment parameters and have not confirmed hyperbaric oxygen's efficacy as a primary treatment.