The Course of Orofacial Pain and Jaw Disability After Whiplash Trauma: A 2-year Prospective Study

Conclusion. Orofacial pain and jaw disability related to neck pain are often present already at the acute stage after whiplash trauma and persist into the chronic stage for most individuals. Assessment following whiplash trauma should therefore include both the neck and the orofacial regions. More studies are needed to further evaluate risk factors for development of orofacial pain after whiplash trauma. Level of Evidence: 3
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CERVICAL SPINE Source Type: research