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TMJ Dysfunction and Whiplash Impact by r.boniver524 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses the association between temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) and whiplash injuries. It proposes that the sudden head movement in whiplash can cause the jaw to fling open, stretching the TMJ ligaments. When the head then abruptly moves in the opposite direction, the jaw compresses the TMJ discs, potentially causing dislocations. This TMD can then lead to related symptoms like tinnitus and vertigo through trigeminal nerve pathways. MRI studies found over 70% of whiplash patients w
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