title: Traumatic neuroma following sagittal mandibular osteotomy.
abstract: A case of painful traumatic neuroma, arising from the inferior alveolar nerve after sagittal osteotomy of the mandible with demonstrable radiological change, is reported. The co-existence of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain-dysfunction syndrome and a painful traumatic neuroma had posed diagnostic problems. Some modifications of the surgical technique are discussed with a view to minimizing damage to the inferior alveolar nerve during sagittal osteotomy of the mandible. The aetiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of traumatic neuromas are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, University of Hong Kong.
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Chau
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Jönsson
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003390:Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008340:Mandibular Nerve; D009463:Neuroma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000150:complications