Evaluation of Hypermobility in Rhinoplasty: A Case-Control and Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency and severity of joint hypermobility (JH) in rhinoplasty patients and to assess rhinoplasty satisfaction in rhinoplasty cases with JH. Study design: Comparative cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Yuzuncu Yil University Hospital, Van, Turkiye, between February and May 2024. Methodology: A total of 108 participants (54 rhinoplasty patients and 54 matched healthy controls) were examined in this study. Patients and healthy controls were compared in terms of the frequency and severity of JH. The Beighton scoring system was used to assess hypermobility. Rhinoplasty patients with JH (Beighton score >= 4) and without JH (Beighton score <4) were compared in terms of rhinoplasty outcomes. The rhinoplasty outcome evaluation (ROE) questionnaire was used as an outcome measure. Results: Rhinoplasty patients and healthy controls were statistically similar in terms of frequency (p = 1.0) and severity (p = 0.754) of JH. No significant correlation was found between hypermobility scores and rhinoplasty results in rhinoplasty patients (n = 54; r = 0.015; p = 0.916; Spearman's correlation test). Rhinoplasty patients with and without JH were similar in terms of rhinoplasty results (15.30 +/- 6.82 vs. 16.16 +/- 4.92; p = 0.645). No significant correlation was found between JH scores and rhinoplasty results (p = 0.916). Conclusion: JH does not appear to be associated with rhinoplasty and should not be a concern in rhinoplasty. It is not necessary to consider JH to ensure rhinoplasty satisfaction.