title: Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint complicating otitis externa.
abstract: Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint is an uncommon condition. As a complication of otitis externa it is extremely rare. Two cases are reported and the aetiology, diagnosis and management discussed.
authors.affiliation: Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London.
authors.forename: H G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Thomson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000150:complications*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint