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What are the expected outcomes of TMJ surgery?
TMJ surgery involves surgery on the temporomandibular joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull. The expected outcomes of TMJ surgery are that the patient has an increased ability to open their mouth, less joint pain, improved chewing ability and possibly improved speech.
Can tmj cause you to suffering from sleep apnea and you had underbite correct surgery?
i had osteomitis surgery in the military and now have tmj headaches and sleep apnea and i never suffer from these condition before
What does lateral mean in medical terminology?
It means "side", as in bilateral TMJ surgery done on both sides of the jaw.
Does it hurt to have surgery?
Some surgeries do not hurt, it depends on what type of surgery it is. Unfortunatly, after the surgery you should probably take some pain pills
Can you have tmj in your back?
The TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, is the joint of the jaw. So no, it is not physically possible to have TMJ in your back.
Does it hurt when pins are removed from toes after hammer toe surgery?
No it does not hurt when a pin is removed from your toe after hammer toe surgery.
Why does the area right under your ear hurt when you chew?
You most likely have TMJ. I do. It sucks. Go here http://www.essortment.com/all/whatistmj_rgfs.htm
When Niall Horan hurt his knee when he was younger did he have surgery then?
He didn't hurt his knee when he was young, he hurt his knee a few months ago. And he does have to get surgery for it. But for right now he wears a knee brace.
They can get really hurt and need surgery?
yes
Does lasik eye surgery hurt?
Yes. But its a small surgery that takes about 10 min.
What is the difference between tmj and tetanus?
There are nearly no similarities, at all, with the exception of location. Tetanus is a disease that can cramp and lock your jaw muscles, preventing normal eating. TMJ is an abbreviation for your jaw joint, just under your ear. TMJ stands for 'temporo-mandibular joint. When people say, "I have TMJ", they really mean that they have a TMJ disorder which can range from the TMJ popping when the mouth is opened or closed all the way to an actual dislocation of the TMJ when the mouth is opened or closed.
On average how long does it take to fully recover from TMJ arthroscopy and is it normal to still have pain in the jaw after 1 month after surgery?
It is completely normal to have jaw pain after one month of surgery. It could take up to six months for a full recovery.
