Orthopedics
Temporomandibular (TMJ) Dislocation and Reduction Techniques
Mechanism or Injury — Anterior TMJ dislocation are the most common type of jaw dislocation. They typically occur due to opening the mouth in an extreme manner such as yawning. Others causes include trauma, dystonic reactions, seizures, or tetanus infection. Iatrogenic dislocations may occur during anesthesia induction and upper endoscopy. Symmetric mandibular Read more…