[Treatment of recurrent luxation of the temporomandibular joint with botulinum toxin].
We report the case of a 70-year-old man who suffered recurrent dislocations of the temporomandibular joint secondary to severe Parkinson syndrome. The patient was given repeated injections of botulinum toxin. After 3 injections over a 9-month period, no further dislocation occurred. Botulinum toxin may be an alternative to surgery.
Gilles
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R
Département de Chirurgie, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire de Genève.
Magistris
M R
MR
Hugentobler
M
M
Jaquinet
A
A
Richter
M
M
D000368:Aged; D018726:Anti-Dyskinesia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D020734:Parkinsonian Disorders / Q000150:complications; D011626:Pterygoid Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
D018726:Anti-Dyskinesia Agents; D001905:Botulinum Toxins