Abstract The tendons of the longus colli muscle are prone to the development of tendinitis. Longus colli tendinitis is usually caused either by repetitive trauma to the musculotendinous apparatus or…

Abstract Acute cervical strain is a constellation of symptoms consisting of nonradicular neck pain that radiates in a nondermatomal pattern into the shoulders and interscapular region; headache often accompanies these…

Abstract Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction (also known as myofascial pain dysfunction of the muscles of mastication) is characterized by pain in the joint itself that radiates into the mandible, ear,…

Abstract Cervical radiculopathy is a constellation of symptoms consisting of neurogenic neck and upper extremity pain emanating from the cervical nerve roots. In addition to pain, the patient may experience…

Abstract Cervical facet syndrome is a constellation of symptoms consisting of neck, head, shoulder, and proximal upper extremity pain that radiates in a nondermatomal pattern. The pain is ill defined…

Abstract Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is an infrequent cause of face and neck pain. Also known as chronic regional pain syndrome type I, RSD of the face is a classic…

Abstract Hyoid syndrome is caused by calcification and inflammation of the attachment of the stylohyoid ligament to the hyoid bone. Hyoid syndrome is caused by calcification and inflammation of the…

Abstract Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome that affects a focal or regional portion of the body. Fibromyalgia of the cervical spine is one of the most common painful conditions…

Abstract Trigeminal neuralgia causes episodic pain afflicting the areas of the face supplied by the trigeminal nerve. The pain is unilateral in 97% of cases; when it does occur bilaterally,…

Abstract Atypical facial pain describes a heterogeneous group of pain syndromes that have in common the fact that the facial pain cannot be classified as trigeminal neuralgia. The pain is…