title: Protracted dislocation of the temporomandibular joint.
abstract: A review of the literature concerning 37 cases of long-standing dislocation of the temporomandibular joint is presented. 3 new cases are added. A wide variety of methods of treatment has been used in the past. A survey of these methods will be given and a scheme of recommendation for managing the different clinical situations will be discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy*; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy; D013165:Splints; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors