A Review of Conditions of the Equine Temporomandibular Joint

The equine temporomandibular joint is poorly understood, and minimal documentation exists in the veterinary literature. Conditions relating to the temporomandibular joint may include traumatic injuries, infection, head shaking, bitting problems, and quidding. Intra-articular anesthesia is the best method of confirming joint involvement. Authors’ address: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078. (Moll) and Surgi-Care Center for Horses, Brandon, FL 33511 (May). © 2002 AAEP.