An Evaluation of Psychological Parameters That May Influence the Outcome Following Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty for Temporomandibular Joint Surgery

Emory University105 enrolled

Overview

All patients undergoing arthroscopy or arthroplasty for temporomandibular joint dysfunction will complete a psychological questionnaire prior to surgery. The 3 month outcomes including pain and function will be examined using regression analysis to identify psychological variables that may predict outcomes.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

105

Conditions

Psychological Predictors

Interventions

QuestionnaireOTHER

Questionnaire

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 90 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * require arthroscopy or arthroplasty Exclusion Criteria: * age less than 18 yrs * prior surgery * unable to give informed consent

Locations (1)

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pain

Pain will be recorded in a site specific matter (left and right TMJ) using a visual analogue scale

Time frame: 3 months

Secondary Outcomes

Function

Function will be measured using the jaw function limitation scale which will assess overall jaw and masticatory function with a short well validated questionnaire

Time frame: 3 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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