Cervical spine problems are associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and related muscles.The aim of the present study was to investigate temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) and pain in individuals with cervical disc herniation (CDH) according to the level of neck disability.
The study included diagnosed with cervical disc herniation. The participants were divided into two groups based on their The Neck Disability Index (NDI) score: Group 1 with no disability and mild disability and Group 2 with moderate and severe disability. Temporomandibular dysfunction and its severity, intensity of neck and temporomandibular joint pain was assessed.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
Neck Disability Index, The Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye)
Neck Disability Index
Assessment of neck disability
Time frame: one day assessment
Fonseca Anamnestic Index
Assessment of temporomandibular dysfunction
Time frame: one day assessment
Visual Analogue Scale
Assessment of temporomandibular joint pain and neck pain intensity
Time frame: one day assessment
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