Table 3.
Comparison of symptoms and signs of temporomandibular disorder (SST) rates between non-osteoarthritis (non-OA) and severe knee osteoarthritis (KOA) groups
| SSTs | Non-OA group | Severe KOA group | χ2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subjective symptoms | 21 (14.6) | 19 (16.2) | 0.14 | 0.71 |
| IRM | 50 (34.7) | 73 (62.4)* | 19.84 | <0.01 |
| Impaired TMJ function | 57 (39.6) | 64 (54.7)* | 5.93 | 0.01 |
| Muscle pain | 15 (10.4) | 11 (9.4) | 0.07 | 0.78 |
| TMJ pain | 15 (10.4) | 17 (14.5) | 1.01 | 0.31 |
| Pain on mandible movement | 7 (4.9) | 11 (9.4) | 2.07 | 0.15 |
Values are given as n (%).
IRM, impaired range of jaw movement; TMD, temporomandibular disorder; TMJ, temporomandibular joint.
*
P < 0.01.