Comorbidity of pterygoid hamular area pain and TMD.(TMJ)(temporomandibular disorders)(Clinical report) From: CRANIO: The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice | Date: July 1, 2007| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2007 Chroma, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

ABSTRACT: Often craniofacial pain subjects report a number of conflicting and overlapping symptoms that can present a confusing clinical picture. Reaching a diagnosis on these individuals can prove to be a frustrating and difficult event for both the examiner and the patient. Thus, it is incumbent on clinicians treating patients with pain in the head, face and neck areas to be familiar with the less common pain disorders to assist in the differential review. This retrospective study examines the comorbidity of pterygoid hamulus pain with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). To ...

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