Ultrasound-guided lateral pterygoid muscle botulinum toxin: an injection for recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation in a brain injury patient.
Oral Maxillofac Surg
; 27(2): 365-371, 2023 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-35486190
ABSTRACT
Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injection using nerve stimulation or electromyography for recurrent temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation has been reported for several years. However, using the available equipment like a nerve stimulator or an electromyograph is uncommon, and ultrasound guidance is convenient and requires no additional resources. In this report, we used ultrasound as a tool to achieve BTX-A injections in a patient with a traumatic brain injury to treat her TMJ dislocation. One week after the injections, she had no more dislocation. She remained symptom free during the 3 months of follow-up, and her clinical symptoms improved without significant complications. This is the first report using ultrasound guidance for BTX-A injections to treat recurrent TMJ dislocation. This treatment is an effective and safe technique that could be performed timely and locally without referral to a center with electromyography facilities.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Brain Injuries
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
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Botulinum Toxins, Type A
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Joint Dislocations
Type of study:
Guideline
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Oral Maxillofac Surg
Journal subject:
ODONTOLOGIA
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China