[Temporomandibular luxations (author's transl)].
Temporomandibular luxations present variable aspects, from blocked anterior luxations to those with a tendency for recurrence: luxations associated with condylar fractures from a particular entity, an epiphenomenon within the context of a fracture. Blocked dynamic anterior luxations are rare accidents requiring early reduction, usually possible by employing Nelson's classical manoeuvre under a local anaesthetic. Therapy of recurrent and typical luxations raises more complex therapeutic problems, opposing those conducting early systematic surgery and those performing occlusal re-equilibration. The latter appears to be the most reliable method, surgery being a last resort if properly conducted re-equilibration fails.
D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries*
Luxations temporo-mandibulaires.