Auscultating the temporomandibular joint

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Predict a significant finding when assessing a patient with a suspected temporomandibular joint disorder. The clinician does not hear any sounds when auscultating the temporomandibular joint. There is an alteration in the opening and closing of the jaw, as well as a grating sound. The patient does not experience pain when the clinician applies pressure on the front wall of the outer ear canal. The upper part of the joint rotates and moves forward when the mouth is opened.

Reference no: EM133720171

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