TMJ diagnosis agreement between physiotherapist and surgeon
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study checks if a physiotherapist can diagnose temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems as accurately as a surgeon. If you're being referred to the TMJ clinic for pain or jaw issues, you might be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are being seen for the first time at the TMJ clinic for jaw pain or jaw problems
- You live in Quebec and have provincial health insurance (RAMQ)
- You can understand and speak either French or English
- You can give your own consent to take part
- You have not had TMJ surgery in the last six months
- You are not being referred by a special jaw pain dentist or oral medicine specialist
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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