title: Temporomandibular joint dislocation.
abstract: Dislocation of the temporomandibular joint is one of many pathophysiologic joint conditions that the oral and maxillofacial surgeon is challenged with managing. Managing a dislocated joint will inevitably be the challenge of most surgeons or physicians, whether in private or academic practice. Accordingly, this article addresses the pathophysiology associated with dislocation, in addition to treatment strategies aimed at managing acute, chronic, and recurrent dislocation.
authors.affiliation: Former Chief Resident, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas HSC San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7908, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA.
authors.forename: Aaron
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Liddell
authors.affiliation: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas HSC San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7908, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA. Electronic address: perezd5@uthscsa.edu.
authors.forename: Daniel E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Perez
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Dislocation; Eminectomy; Hypermobility; Luxation; Subluxation; Temporomandibular joint