title: [Treatment of recurrent dislocation of the temporomandibular joint with botulinum toxin: an alternative approach].
abstract: Repeated injections of botulinum toxin carried out at regular intervals are an effective means to treat otherwise treatment-resistant recurrent dislocation of the temporomandibular joint. The treatment can be performed simply and safely without electromyography (EMG) or imaging control by a specialist having expertise in the anatomy of the region. In a patient described by us, a previously treatment-resistant condition has been successfully treated in this way for three years.
authors.affiliation: Kurkkutautien klinikka.
authors.forename: Jouko
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kotimäki
authors.forename: Ari
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Saarinen
mesh_terms: D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012008:Recurrence; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D001905:Botulinum Toxins