1. [Correlation between generalized joint laxity and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders].
- Author
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Berger M, Szkutnik J, Szalewski L, Wójcik D, Bakalczuk M, and Ginszt M
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Child, Female, Humans, Joint Instability complications, Joint Instability diagnosis, Male, Poland, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders complications, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders diagnosis, Young Adult
- Abstract
Unlabelled: Generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) is an increase of joints mobility over accepted norms. Many authors include GJH to etiologic factors of temporomandibular disorders (TMD)., Aim: The aim of the study was to verify if there is an association between GJH and TMD., Material and Methods: Study was performed on 126 subjects (95 females and 31 males) aged 12-46 years. In order to find signs and symptoms of TMD Polish version of RDC/TMD questionnaire was used. GJH was assessed using Beighton's scale. Using r-Pearson's correlation an association between GHJ and TMD signs and symptoms was verified., Results: No statistically significant association between TMD sings and symptoms and GJH was found., Conclusions: Presence of GJH is not associated with TMD signs and symptoms (in group of young adults)., (© 2016 MEDPRESS.)
- Published
- 2016