Bony ankylosis of temporomandibular joint.
- Author:
Byeong Do LEE
1
;
Young Nam YOON
;
Ki Doo UM
;
Jong Ill RA
;
Wan LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Korea. eebydo@wonkwang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
ankylosis;
temporomandibular joint;
sclerosis
- MeSH:
Ankylosis*;
Female;
Humans;
Joints;
Middle Aged;
Mouth;
Sclerosis;
Temporomandibular Joint*;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Korean Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
2002;32(2):113-118
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ankylosis of joint is defined as limited movement due to infection, trauma, or surgical procedure. A 59-year-old female with a chief complaint of limited movements during mouth opening had a positive history of trauma to her right TMJ area about 5 years ago. From that time, progressive mouth opening limitation and intermittent pain have occurred. At the time of admission the patient showed mandibular deviation to the right side during mouth opening, with a maximum opening limited to 5 mm. On plain radiographs, right condylar enlargement and joint space reduction by newly formed bony tissues were observed. CT scans showed right condylar enlargement, cortical sclerosis, and thickening of the condyle, articular fossa and articular eminence.
