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Spontaneous temporomandibular joint dislocation in an 80-year-old man
1Department of Surgery, University of Connecticut, Hartford, USA.
The Journal of Family Practice
|April 1, 1995
Summary
This case report details an 80-year-old experiencing spontaneous temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation, the oldest documented case. TMJ dislocation reduction is typically a straightforward procedure manageable without sedation.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Spontaneous temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is a condition where the jaw joint dislocates without apparent trauma.
- While TMJ dislocations can occur in various age groups, spontaneous dislocations in the elderly are less commonly reported.
Observation:
- An 80-year-old patient presented with a spontaneous dislocation of the temporomandibular joint.
- This represents the oldest reported patient with spontaneous TMJ dislocation in the English-language medical literature.
Findings:
- The spontaneous temporomandibular joint dislocation in this elderly patient was successfully reduced.
- Reduction was achieved through manual manipulation of the mandible, a standard procedure for TMJ dislocation.
Implications:
- This case highlights that spontaneous TMJ dislocation can occur in advanced age.
- It underscores the efficacy of conservative, non-sedated reduction techniques for TMJ dislocations, even in elderly patients.
- Further research may explore predisposing factors for spontaneous TMJ dislocation in geriatric populations.