Table 1.
Anamnesis | Group N | Group RA |
---|---|---|
Sample size (n individuals) | 30 | 30 |
| ||
Did you suffer an accident or a blow to the head/neck region? | 33% | 27% |
Do/did you feel pain or discomfort in/on | ||
(i) Head (general)? | 3% | 40% |
(ii) Temples? | 0% | 20% |
(iii) Ears/TMJ region? | 13% | 30% |
(iv) Neck? | 20% | 63% |
(v) Shoulders? | 7% | 73% |
(vi) Other joints? | 7% | 97% |
Does/did your discomfort affect your sense of well-being or performance? | 7% | 83% |
Are/were chewing, mouth opening, mouth closing, and/or other mandibular movements impaired or painful? | 0% | 70% |
TMJ sounds (left/right)? | 27% | 40% |