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Volume 1 | Issue 1 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.46439/Trauma.1.005

Managing acute jaw trauma in the emergency and urgent care clinics

  • 1Minnesota Head and Neck Pain Clinic, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, USA
  • 2Midwestern University, College of Dental Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • 3Minnesota Head and Neck Pain Clinic, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, USA
  • 4Midwestern University, College of Dental Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • 5Minnesota Head and Neck Pain Clinic, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, USA
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Corresponding Author

James Fricton, DDS, MS, frict001@me.com

Received Date: September 19, 2024

Accepted Date: October 25, 2024

Abstract

Chronic pain conditions constitute the primary reason for seeking healthcare, the development of related disability and addiction, and the highest driver of healthcare costs. Chronic temporomandibular, jaw and orofacial pain after acute jaw sprain/strain can be prevented if prompt and appropriate treatment in an emergency or urgent care clinic is provided using a jaw sprain/strain clinical protocol immediately after onset to begin the healing and recovery process. If pain does persist beyond a few weeks, a delayed-recovery protocol can be helpful. The rationale and strategies for both are discussed. 

Keywords

Chronic pain, Acute jaw sprain, temporomandibular disorders, H.E.A.L.S. Protocol, R.I.C.E protocol, JAMSS protocol

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