Clinical Signs in the Jaw and Neck Region Following Whiplash Trauma – a 2‐year follow‐up

ConclusionIndividuals with a whiplash trauma present a higher risk for pain on palpation in jaw and neck muscles both in a short- and long-term perspective, but show normal jaw movements. No time effect suggest that cases do not spontaneously improve nor get worse. Investigating pain on palpation in the jaw and neck muscles after whiplash trauma can identify individuals at risk for developing long-term orofacial pain and dysfunction.

Source: European Journal of Pain - February 20, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: A. B öthun, B. Häggman‐Henrikson, B.‐M. Stålnacke, A. Wänman, E. Nordh, E. Lampa, F. Hellström Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research