Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain-dysfunction syndrome is considered a multifactorial pathology and many researchers have attempted to elucidate possible causes of occlusion that contribute to this pathology. Many authors 1-4 have observed that there are abnormalities in the masticatory patterns of TMJ patients, but because current investigative methods lack standardization we cannot yet expla...

OBJECTIVE To summarize the data from randomized controlled trials of acupuncture for temporomandibular joint dysfunction. METHODS Four independent computerized literature searches were performed. Only randomized trials were admitted in which acupuncture was tested vs sham acupuncture, standard therapy, or no treatment at all. Data were extracted in a predefined, standardized fashion. RESULT...

The family plays a significant role in epilepsy management in sub-Saharan Africa and how this role is perceived by persons with epilepsy could influence epilepsy outcomes. The objective of the study was to assess perception of family function by adolescents with epilepsy (AWE). The sociodemographic and epilepsy characteristics of AWE in a rural Nigerian community were assessed and the Family AP...

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Traumatic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis can be classified into fibrous, fibro-osseous and bony ankylosis. It is still a huge challenge for oral and maxillofacial surgeons due to the technical difficulty and high incidence of recurrence. The poor outcome of disease may be partially attributed to the limited understanding of its pathogenesis. The purpose of this article was to comprehen...

Many conventional methods employed in the assessment of balance and mobility in the elderly are expensive, difficult to administer, rely heavily on complex technology, or provide limited functional information so essential to the planning and implementation of rehabilitation interventions. The author has developed a functionally oriented obstacle course for use in the rehabilitation setting, to...