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Table 2 Follow-up of IAOMS recommended variables and additional injections

From: Application of auriculotemporal nerve block and dextrose prolotherapy in exercise therapy of TMJ closed lock in adolescents and young adults

   Base line 2 weeks 2 months 6 months 5 years
Vertical range of motion < 35 mm 40 5 4 1 1
≥35 mm 0 35 36 39 39
Lateral and protrusive movement < 6 mm 27 2 1 1 1
≥6 mm 13 38 39 39 39
Impaired mandibular function Yes 40 4 2 1 1
No 0 36 38 39 39
Excessive joint pain frequency Yes 40 5 4 1 1
No 0 35 36 39 39
Excessive joint pain intensity Yes 40 3 2 1 1
No 0 37 38 39 39
Joint clicking Yes 0 0 2 7 7
No 40 40 38 33 33
Additional injections for enhancement of curative effect Group IIb 0 0 1 0
Group IIb/IIIb 0 0 3 0
Contralateral joint 0 0 1 1
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