Ross Hauser, MD Pain near the angle of the jaw, below the ear, or in the throat can remain difficult to explain even after dental treatment, ear examinations, and treatment for temporomandibular disorders. For some patients, the painful structure may be outside the temporomandibular joint itself. Ernest syndrome describes a proposed pain disorder involving the stylomandibular ligament, particularly its attachment near the angle of the mandible, or lower jaw. It belongs in the differential diagnosis of selected patients with persistent orofacial pain. It should not become a replacement label for every unresolved jaw, ear, or throat symptom. At Caring Medical, … Continue reading Ernest syndrome, TMJ disorders, and Eagle syndrome are different