Superolateral dislocation of the intact mandibular condyle into the temporal fossa: review of the literature and report of a case.
Anterior dislocation of the mandibular condyle is common, but superolateral dislocation is quite rare. Because of its rarity, this type of dislocation is often misdiagnosed or completely overlooked. We describe an additional case of superolateral dislocation of the intact condyle into the temporal fossa. We review all of the available English literature on superolateral dislocation and discuss a causative mechanism, the diagnostic features, and clinical management.
Bu
Shou-Shan
SS
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China. bushsh@vip.sina.com
Jin
Song-Liang
SL
Yin
Lin
L
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D035301:Cranial Fossa, Middle; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D019248:Jaw Fixation Techniques; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology*; D008338:Mandibular Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed