scholarly journals Otological manifestation of temporomandibular joint disorder in Ekiti, a sub-Saharan African country

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 030006052199651
Author(s):  
Waheed Atilade Adegbiji ◽  
Gabriel Toye Olajide ◽  
Anthony Tosin Agbesanwa ◽  
Omotola Oluwaseyi Banjo
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder ◽  
Prehospital Treatment ◽  
Muscle Disorders ◽  
Joint Disorder ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Nose And Throat

Objective To determine the prevalence, sociodemographic features, and clinical presentation of temporomandibular joint disorder in otorhinolaryngological practice. Methods This prospective hospital-based study involved patients diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorder in our institution’s ear, nose, and throat department. Data for this study were obtained from the patients using pretested interviewer-assisted questionnaires. Results The prevalence of temporomandibular joint disorder in this study was 1.3%. The study population included 17 (26.2%) male patients with a male:female ratio of 1.0:2.8. Joint disorder accounted for 75.4% of all disorders, while both mastication muscle and joint disorder accounted for 21.5%. A majority of the patients (47.7%) presented between weeks 1 and 13 of the illness. Unilateral temporomandibular joint disorder accounted for 98.5% of all disorders. The main otologic clinical features were earache and a dull tympanic membrane in 100% and 35.4% of patients, respectively. Middle ear assessment revealed type A in 73.8% of patients and type B in 20.0% according to Jerger’s classification system of tympanometry. Most patients (81.5%) were referred by their family physician. All patients had undergone prehospital treatment prior to presentation. Conclusion Temporomandibular joint disorder is a common presentation in medical practice. Common clinical features include ear, joint, and mastication muscle disorders.

scholarly journals 1042 SLEEP MODERATES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER AND PRESSURE PAIN THRESHOLD

SLEEP ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. A388-A388
Author(s):  
BA Fulton ◽  
CM Campbell ◽  
SF Lerman ◽  
M Smith ◽  
LF Buenaver
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Pain Threshold ◽  
Pressure Pain Threshold ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder ◽  
Pressure Pain ◽  
Joint Disorder ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Association between Temporomandibular Joint Disorder and Weight Changes: A Longitudinal Follow-Up Study Using a National Health Screening Cohort

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 11793
Author(s):  
So Young Kim ◽  
Dae Myoung Yoo ◽  
Soo-Hwan Byun ◽  
Chanyang Min ◽  
Ji Hee Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
National Health ◽  
Mixed Model ◽  
Linear Mixed Model ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Health Screening ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder ◽  
Weight Changes ◽  
Group I ◽  
Joint Disorder

This study aimed to investigate BMI changes following a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) diagnosis. The Korean National Health Insurance Service-Health Screening Cohort from 2002 to 2015 was used. In Study I, 1808 patients with TMJD (TMJD I) were matched with 7232 participants in comparison group I. The change in BMI was compared between the TMJD I and comparison I groups for 1 year. In study II, 1621 patients with TMJD (TMJD II) were matched with 6484 participants in comparison group II participants. The change in BMI was compared between the TMJD II and comparison II groups for 2 years. In Study I, the BMI change was not associated with TMJD. In Study II, the BMI change was associated with TMJD in the interaction of the linear mixed model (p = 0.003). The estimated value (EV) of the linear mixed model was −0.082. The interaction was significant in women <60 years old, women ≥60 years old, and the obese I category. TMJD was not associated with BMI changes after 1–2 years in the overall population. In women and obese patients, TMJD was associated with a decrease in BMI after 2 years.

scholarly journals Role of occlusal splints in temporomandibular joint disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-21
Author(s):  
Poorna Chaudhary ◽  
Amit Khera ◽  
Shalu Jain ◽  
Pradeep Raghav
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder ◽  
Occlusal Splints ◽  
Joint Disorder

scholarly journals Clinical Profile and Management of Peritonsillar Abscess in a Sub Saharan Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Waheed Atilade Adegbiji ◽  
Gabriel Toye Olajide ◽  
Aluko AbdulAkeem Adebayo
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Peritonsillar Abscess ◽  
Clinical Profile ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Prehospital Treatment ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Streptococcus Species ◽  
Staphyloccocus Aureus ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Nose And Throat

Background: Peritonsillar abscess is a common pathology that presents to an otolaryngologist with poor documentation especially in developing countries. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical profile and management of peritonsillar abscess in our practice. Material and Method: This was a retrospective study of patients presenting to our Ear, Nose and Throat facility with diagnosis of peritonsillar abscess. Information obtained includes detailed demographic characteristics, clinical findings and management of the patients. All obtained data were collated, entered into computer system and analyzed using SPSS version 18.0. Results: Prevalence of peritonsillar abscess was 0.2%. There were 38.9% males and male to female ratio was 1:1.6. Duration of illness at presentation with more than 1 week was 75.9% and single episode occurred in 85.2%. Right peritonsillar abscess accounted for 66.7% and aspirated pus of more than 5 ml was recorded in 48.1%. Majority (87.0%) of the patients was referred and 42.6% of such referral is by family physician. Patients seen in ear, nose and throat outpatient clinic were 83.3%. Common symptoms at presentation were fever, sore throat, odynophagia and otalgia in 100%, 94.4%, 90.7% and 59.3% respectively. All the patients (100%) had enlarged tonsils and with deviated uvula on clinical examination followed by 98.1% exudate on the tonsils and 31.5% trismus. Test aspirate confirmed peritonsillar abscess in 68.5% and all revealed growth of bacteria. Common isolated bacteria were 35.2% Streptococcus species and 11.1% Staphyloccocus aureus. Isolated Streptococcus species and Staphylococcus aureus had 100% sensitivity to cefuroxime, gentamicin, azithromycin, ceftazidine, Amoxicillin and Streptomycin. Prior prehospital treatment was received by 81.5% patients. Hospital treatments were surgical intervention and medical treatment in 90.7% and 100% respectively. Recurrences occurred in 3.7% during followed up. Conclusion: Peritonsillar abscess are common disorder with female preponderance in this study. The prevalence recorded in this study was 0.2%. It usually mimic other causes of fever hence eye index of suspicion is essential. Surgical treatment remains the effective mode of management in our study.

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