Conservative treatment for anterior dislocation of the meniscus

Anterior dislocation of the meniscus is classified as an internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMI). The pathogenesis and clinical syndromes of anterior dislocation have been described fairly frequently. Conservative treatment for this painful, clicking joint is the treatment of choice. This article presents the results of the simple conservative treatment of a case with clinical manifestation which are classical as an early stage of anterior dislocation without reduction of the meniscus.