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. 2009 Apr;110(2):77-80.
doi: 10.1016/j.stomax.2008.05.010. Epub 2009 Jan 21.

[Massage of the lateral pterygoid muscle in acute TMJ dysfunction syndrome]

[Article in French]
P Barriere  1 , S Zink, S Riehm, J L Kahn, F Veillon, A Wilk
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[Massage of the lateral pterygoid muscle in acute TMJ dysfunction syndrome]

[Article in French]
P Barriere et al. Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac. 2009 Apr.

Abstract

Introduction: Massage of the lateral pterygoid muscle according to Cyriax's principles is an unrecognized procedure. This procedure was tried on patients presenting with temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome.

Material and methods: Fifteen patients were treated. Pain, joint clicking, measurement of mouth opening, lateral excursion and propulsion were recorded. Assessment was made before and after the massage in the same consultation.

Results: Joint clicking was solved in 80% and pain in 50% of the cases. Mouth opening increased by 12.8%, propulsion by 11.6% and lateral excursion by 41.3%.

Discussion: Massage of the lateral pterygoid muscle according to Cyriax's principles is a simple and efficient method that can be recommended for patients presenting with temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome. We performed a brief anatomical and radiological MRI study supporting the feasibility of lateral pterygoid muscle palpation.

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