The use of autologous blood and adjunctive 'face lift' bandage in the management of recurrent TMJ dislocation.
The use of a sclerosant in the management of recurrent dislocation of the temporomandibular joint has lost popularity in recent years, though it can, in selected cases, be valuable. We describe the technique of intra-articular injection of autologous blood, together with support from an elastic bandage of a type designed for use after a face lift, in a medically unfit 83-year-old woman.
Pinto
A S R
AS
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, United Kingdom. pintoamith@hotmail.com
McVeigh
K P
KP
Bainton
R
R
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001458:Bandages; D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000628:therapy*; D012008:Recurrence; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome