Abstract | INTRODUCTION: MATERIAL AND METHODS: Fifteen patients were treated. Pain, joint clicking, measurement of mouth opening, lateral excursion and propulsion were recorded. Assessment was made before and after the massage in the same consultation. RESULTS: Joint clicking was solved in 80% and pain in 50% of the cases. Mouth opening increased by 12.8%, propulsion by 11.6% and lateral excursion by 41.3%. DISCUSSION:
Massage of the lateral pterygoid muscle according to Cyriax's principles is a simple and efficient method that can be recommended for patients presenting with temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome. We performed a brief anatomical and radiological MRI study supporting the feasibility of lateral pterygoid muscle palpation.
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Authors | P Barriere, S Zink, S Riehm, J L Kahn, F Veillon, A Wilk |
Journal | Revue de stomatologie et de chirurgie maxillo-faciale
(Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac)
Vol. 110
Issue 2
Pg. 77-80
(Apr 2009)
ISSN: 1776-257X [Electronic] France |
Vernacular Title | Massage du muscle ptérygoïdien latéral dans le SADAM aigu. |
PMID | 19162287
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Facial Pain
(physiopathology, therapy)
- Feasibility Studies
- Female
- Humans
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Male
- Mandibular Condyle
(physiopathology)
- Massage
- Middle Aged
- Pterygoid Muscles
(physiopathology)
- Radiography, Panoramic
- Range of Motion, Articular
(physiology)
- Sound
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
(physiopathology, therapy)
- Young Adult
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