Non-surgical management of temporomandibular joint disorder using specially designed dry needle: A report of 3 cases.
- Author:
Kang AHN
1
;
Im Hong KANG
;
Jae Hun KIM
;
Soo Young PARK
;
Sang Chul LEE
Author Information
1. Chronic Pain Management Center, Cha Biomedical Center, Kangnam Cha Hospital, College of Medicine CHA University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Dry needling;
Temporomandibular joint;
Ultrasonography
- MeSH:
Humans;
Mouth;
Needles;
Physical Examination;
Temporomandibular Joint;
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- From:Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
2010;5(3):207-211
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pains derived from the temporomandibular joint are not treated easily. Recently, an arthroscopic surgical management has been reported, but its efficacy has not been proven yet. In this case report, we introduce an effective non-surgical treatment technique for the temporomandibular joint using a specially designed dry needle under ultrasonography guidance. Since the patient has pain related to mouth movement, accompanying decreased mouth opening, clicking sound or crepitus on physical examination, this approach will be helpful for pain relief and for functional recovery of the temporomandibular joint.
