Temporomandibular disorder associated with sacroiliac sprain.
A case of the external derangement-type temporomandibular disorder (TMD), temporarily relieved following chiropractic sacro-occipital technique (SOT) treatment, including SOT category II blocking to reduce sacroiliac sprain, is presented. Symptom exacerbation midway through the course of treatment followed additional dental work; symptom remission followed additional SOT treatment. Freedom from symptoms is maintained with a 3-wk treatment interval. There appears to be a cause-effect relationship between external derangement-type TMD and sacroiliac sprain. Concurrent, coordinated chiropractic and dental treatments may improve the success rate of TMD resolution.
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Palmer College of Chiropractic-West, San Jose, CA 95134-1617.
D000328:Adult; D002684:Chiropractic / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012446:Sacroiliac Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy