TMJ Inflammation’s Impact on Chewing in Horses

Over the past decade, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has become an area of interest for many equine clinicians. This small joint, located on each side of the jaw, is almost solely responsible for allowing mammals to open and close their mouths. Despite its obvious importance, little research has been done to determine how problems in this joint might impact a horse’s health.

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