Special Orthopedic Tests : Temporomandibular Joint

Question 1

Auscultation

Answer 1

Process :
1. Examiner place stethoscope at TMJs during client opening, closing and lateral deviation of TMJ
+ve Sign : Noise head on any movement other than occlusion, crepitus
+ve Indicates : Degeneration of TMJ

Question 1

Three Knuckle Test

Answer 1

Process :
1. Client attempt to place PIPs of digits 2-4 between upper and lower teeth
+ve Sign : Inability to place knuckles between teeth
+ve Indicates : Hypomobility