Optimizing Efficacy of Lateral Pterygoid Botulinum Toxin (BTX) Injection for Temporomandibular Disorders via Electromyography James Bruzzese MD, Kirolos Georges MD, Aharon Benelyahoo MD, Akshay Bhatt MD NYU Langone Health Department Of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care, and Pain Medicine

 

EMG-guided BTX injections of the bilateral, lateral pterygoid muscles resulted in ≥ 50% decrease in all patient pain scores; safe administration of BTX without complication; and a decrease in or resolution of: •Jaw spasm •Lock jaw •Headache •Clenching •Jaw clicking