TMJ Arthralgia: Methylprednisolone Injection May Be No Better than Saline for Relief

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the mandible to the temporal bone on the side of the skull. This joint is one of the most complex joints in the body because it has to allow for movement in several directions: up and down, side to side, and to some degree forward and backward. Talking, chewing, swallowing, and even yawning require fluid movement of the TMJ. Unfortunately, disorders of this joint are distressingly common. Misalignment or other disorders of the tendons, ligaments, and bones of the TMJ can create chronic, often intense pain. Headaches, earaches, limited motion of the joint, popping or even locking of the jaw are some of the common results of temporomandibular disorders...
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