Bilateral temporomandibular joint dislocation in a 29-year-old man: a case report.
BACKGROUND
A dislocation of the temporomandibular joint represents three percent of all reported dislocated joints.The treatment entails reduction of the deformity and this can often be achieved in a ward setting.


METHODS
We present the case of a 29-year-old Caucasian man with a non-traumatic bilateral anterior temporomandibular joint dislocation. Following several unsuccessful attempts, due to both inadequate patient analgesia and sedation, joint reduction had to be performed in theatre with the patient under general anesthesia.


CONCLUSIONS
This case highlights the importance of providing the patient with adequate analgesia and sedation when attempting the reduction of temporomandibular joint dislocations.
Thangarajah
Tanujan
T
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, UK. tanujan1@hotmail.com.
McCulloch
Neil
N
Thangarajah
Suthan
S
Stocker
Judith
J