Closed Lock of the Jaw on Induction of Anesthesia.
10.4097/kjae.2000.39.1.125
- Author:
In Ho LEE
1
;
Il Ok LEE
;
Jae Hwan KIM
;
Sang Ho LIM
;
Byung Kook CHAE
;
Hye Weon SHIN
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Complications: closed lock;
Induction: anesthesia
- MeSH:
Anesthesia*;
Anesthesia, General;
Dislocations;
Human Body;
Humans;
Jaw*;
Joints;
Laryngoscopy;
Risk Factors;
Temporomandibular Joint
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2000;39(1):125-128
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is unique among joints in the human body, since it can be dislocated without external force. Manipulation of the upper airway other than laryngoscopy is a risk factor in patients who have a history of habitual dislocation of the TMJ. The case report illustrates that severe limitation of the jaw opening ("closed lock") requiring manipulation for restoration may occur during induction of general anesthesia.
