title: Clinical comparative study of microcurrent electrical stimulation to mid-laser and placebo treatment in degenerative joint disease of the temporomandibular joint.
abstract: Mid-laser and microcurrent stimulation (MENS) have been found to be effective in the reduction of painful temporomandibular joints (TMJ) with internal derangement. There was significant improvement in mobility with the reduction of pain. Mid-laser was superior to MENS in its application and effect, and both were significantly better than the placebo treatment.
authors.affiliation: Bertolucci Physical Therapy, Citrus Heights, California 95621, USA.
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Bertolucci
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Grey
mesh_terms: D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007259:Infrared Rays; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000628:therapy*; D010919:Placebos; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D010919:Placebos