How to Tell if a Stiff Jaw is TMJ Disorder or a Tetanus Infection?
1. Introduction A stiff jaw caused by temporomandibular joint disorder is a localized, mechanical issue that presents with clicking, popping, and a dull ache confined around the ear and chewing muscles. Conversely, a tetanus infection is a life-threatening, progressive neurological emergency that causes absolute lockjaw, clinically termed trismus, accompanied by severe, agonizing muscle spasms that … Read more