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Trismus (Lockjaw)

Spasmodic contraction of the masseter muscle resulting in forceful jaw closure. This may be seen with a variety of diseases, including TETANUS, as a complication of radiation therapy, trauma, or in association with neoplastic conditions.
Also Known As:
Lockjaw; Lock Jaw; Masseter Spasm; Masseter Muscle Spasms; Masseter Spasms; Muscle Spasm, Masseter; Muscle Spasms, Masseter; Spasm, Masseter; Spasm, Masseter Muscle; Spasms, Masseter; Spasms, Masseter Muscle; Masseter Muscle Spasm
Networked: 1046 relevant articles (133 outcomes, 184 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Pain (Aches)
2. Edema (Dropsy)
3. Postoperative Pain
4. Head and Neck Neoplasms (Head and Neck Cancer)
5. Neoplasms (Cancer)

Experts

1. Finizia, Caterina: 7 articles (01/2022 - 06/2010)
2. Falci, Saulo Gabriel Moreira: 7 articles (11/2021 - 03/2017)
3. Brignardello-Petersen, Romina: 7 articles (01/2019 - 08/2012)
4. Smeele, Ludi E: 6 articles (02/2022 - 06/2009)
5. van der Molen, Lisette: 6 articles (02/2022 - 06/2009)
6. Deasy, Joseph O: 5 articles (01/2022 - 01/2016)
7. Gay-Escoda, Cosme: 5 articles (01/2022 - 05/2012)
8. Lee, Nancy Y: 5 articles (01/2022 - 01/2016)
9. Dijkstra, Pieter U: 5 articles (01/2020 - 11/2016)
10. Roodenburg, Jan L N: 5 articles (01/2020 - 11/2016)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Trismus:
1. Dexamethasone (Maxidex)FDA LinkGeneric
2. MethylprednisoloneFDA LinkGeneric
3. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
4. Diclofenac (SR 38)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)IBA
6. Ibuprofen (Motrin)FDA LinkGeneric
7. Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronan)IBA
8. phytobacteriomycin (PBM)IBA
9. Meloxicam (Mobic)FDA LinkGeneric
10. serratiopeptidaseIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT)
2. Therapeutics
3. Radiotherapy
4. Cryotherapy (Therapy, Cold)
5. Physical Therapy Modalities (Physical Therapy Technique)