Whiplash and temporomandibular disorders: a critical review

Article Abstract:

There is little scientific evidence that whiplash injuries can occur in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Researchers have proposed that rear-end automobile collisions can overextend the TMJ, causing persistent headache, jaw pain, and other symptoms. Research studies have failed to show that the TMJ experiences unusually large forces in car accidents, or forces greater than those in normal chewing and talking. Car accident patients in several other countries report typical whiplash symptoms in the neck, but largely do not report jaw-related symptoms. In the absence of direct jaw trauma, TMJ symptoms are not likely to result from automobile collisions.

Causes of, Physiological aspects, Temporomandibular joint disorders

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Epidemiology of whiplash: an international dilemma

Article Abstract:

The syndrome of chronic symptoms following whiplash injury is reported with greatly different frequencies around the world. Hyperextension of the neck after a rear-end automobile collision can produce acute pain in the neck and back and a headache, but some people report pain that persists long after the accident. Crash research with volunteers has failed to reproduce these delayed symptoms. Psychological, social, and cultural factors may contribute to accident victims in some countries expecting neck pain. Litigation, unnecessary treatment of the injury, and sick leave may reinforce symptom reporting following whiplash.

Canada, Social aspects, International aspects, Neck pain

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Reduced or painful jaw movement after collision-related injuries: a population-based study

Article Abstract:

A study analyzing the prevalence of and factors associated with reduced or painful jaw movement after motor vehicle accidents, which resulted in whiplash-associated disorders, is presented.

United States, Science & research, Research, Risk factors, Jaw diseases

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