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Dislocation of the Temporomandibular Joint and Relocation Procedures
Thomas White1, Viki Hedderick, Denise R Ramponi
1Department of Nursing, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro (Drs White and Hedderick); Emergency Department and Occupational Medicine Department, St. Vincent's Health System, Erie, Pennsylvania (Dr White); School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Robert Morris University, Moon Township, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Dr Ramponi); and Emergency Department and Convenient Care settings at Heritage Valley Health System, Sewickley, Pennsylvania (Dr Ramponi).
Abstract:
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation requires prompt medical attention due to the crucial impact of airway, nutrition acquisition, and communication. Recognition of this injury by the practitioner, based on clinical presentation and history, is paramount for identification of accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment of TMJ dislocation. Relocation or reduction methods vary on the basis of the severity of the injury and whether it is an acute or chronic dislocation.
