Dysfunction Indices for Disorders of Temporomandibular Joint and Masticatory System

Purpose: To determine dysfunction from a disorder of the masticatory system including the temperomandibular joint (TMJ) using the indices of Helkimo.

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Evaluation

Are you evaluating a patient with a disorder of the masticatory system?

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Deviation of the TMJ on opening or closing

Number of palpation sites over masticatory muscles that produce pain

Number of movements of the mandible that produce pain

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Patient recall of TMJ symptoms

Range of joint motion or mobility

TMJ movement

TMJ pain on palpation

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Anamnestic index

Total dysfunction score

Dysfunction group

Severity

Clinical dysfunction index

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Severity, Prognosis, Stage
- Quanti-Scaling the Articulatory Defect in Patient with Cleft Palate

Therapy

Physical And Lifestyle
- Voice Hygiene and Voice Therapy in Dysphonia

Patient Concerns

Disability And Performance

Specialty

Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
Otolaryngology

Objective

complications
disability and performance

ICD-10

K07.6 - Temporomandibular joint disorders

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Purpose: To determine dysfunction from a disorder of the masticatory system including the temperomandibular joint (TMJ) using the indices of Helkimo.

Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Otolaryngology

Objective: complications, disability and performance

ICD-10: K07.6,

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