Acute suppurative arthritis of the temporomandibular joint. Report of a case.
The case reported illustrates a rare but interesting condition. Early treatment is the most important factor in decreasing the high morbidity associated with this infection. Aspiration is a key diagnostic tool for early diagnosis. Surgical intervention should be individually assessed and active physiotherapy is a must to resume normal function of the joint.
Dhanrajani
P J
PJ
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Riyadh Dental Centre, Saudi Arabia.
Khateery
S M
SM
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D001175:Arthrography; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D013396:Suction; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy