Effect of Chuna Therapy in TMJ Disc Displacement Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal · Journal of Craniomandibular Practice (2024)
Original authors · Cho MK, Hwang BS, Lee SH, et al.
DOI · 10.1080/08869634.2024.229847
Summary
Seventy-two patients with non-reducing TMJ disc displacement were randomly assigned to Chuna therapy or splint treatment groups and treated for 8 weeks. The Chuna therapy group showed significantly superior mouth opening increase and pain reduction.
Key figures
Participants
72 patients
Mouth opening improvement rate
83%
Conclusion
Chuna therapy is an effective non-invasive treatment for joint function improvement in TMJ disc displacement patients.
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