Sadiaabout 2 years ago
Trismus
Trismus refers to the restriction of the range of motion of the jaws. Commonly referred to as "lockjaw," trismus typically stems from a sustained, tetanic spasm of the mastication muscles. Initially described in the setting of tetanus, it currently refers to restricted mouth opening due to any etiology.
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