Table 2.
Comparison of symptoms and signs of temporomandibular disorder (SST) rates between non-osteoarthritis (non-OA) and mild knee osteoarthritis (KOA) groups
| SSTs | Non-OA group | Mild KOA group | χ2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subjective symptoms | 21 (14.6) | 13 (16.9) | 0.20 | 0.65 |
| IRM | 50 (34.7) | 49 (63.6)* | 16.26 | <0.01 |
| Impaired TMJ function | 57 (39.6) | 38 (49.4) | 1.95 | 0.16 |
| Muscle pain | 15 (10.4) | 7 (9.1) | 0.09 | 0.75 |
| TMJ pain | 15 (10.4) | 9 (11.7) | 0.08 | 0.77 |
| Pain on mandible movement | 7 (4.9) | 6 (7.8) | 0.78 | 0.37 |
Values are given as n (%).
IRM, impaired range of jaw movement; TMJ, temporomandibular joint.
*
P < 0.01.