Question 21 (5 points) A 12-year old girl fell and hit her jaw on to the ice while skating. She reported a headache, and a sore jaw. Upon further questioning, she states that she has a click in her jaw, and it hurts to eat. If a concussion is the only diagnosis and treatment plan given, what potential life long complications could occur? Give biomechanical/kinesiology related reasoning to justify your answer. This should be written in essay form.
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The girl fell and hit her jaw onto the ice while skating. This impact could have caused trauma to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is the joint that connects the jawbone to the skull. The TMJ is responsible for the movement of the jaw, allowing us to Show more…
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