Necrosis of the articular tubercle after repeated injections of sodium hyaluronate in the temporomandibular joint. A case report.
A case of partial bone necrosis of the articular tubercle of the temporomandibular joint is presented. It was probably caused by repeated injections of sodium hyaluronate in the joint. A sequestrectomy was performed under general anesthesia, and the postoperative course was uneventful.
First Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Aichi-Gakuin University, Nagoya, Japan.
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D003475:Curettage; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery
D006820:Hyaluronic Acid