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Osseous hypomobility.

R Hecker, M Noon

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology

|August 1, 1986

Summary

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A 13-year-old girl experienced severe jaw hypomobility after a fall, limiting mouth opening to 1 mm. Surgical intervention was successfully performed to restore function.

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Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Pediatric Dentistry
Trauma Surgery

Background:

Trismus, or limited jaw opening, can result from trauma.
A 13-year-old Mexican female presented with a history of traumatic injury at age 5.
This injury led to significant hypomobility of the mandible.

Observation:

The patient was unable to voluntarily open her mouth wider than 1 millimeter.
Clinical examination revealed severe restriction of mandibular movement.
The condition persisted for 8 years post-trauma.

Findings:

A diagnosis of severe hypomobility secondary to trauma was established.
Surgical intervention was deemed necessary to address the functional deficit.
The surgical procedure aimed to release restrictive scar tissue and restore jaw mobility.

Implications:

Surgical correction can effectively treat traumatic jaw hypomobility.
Restoration of oral function is crucial for patient quality of life.
This case highlights the long-term consequences of untreated jaw injuries in children.