SAQ 1051 – General Surgery – jaw pain after yawning

Marked out of 14.00

A 72-year-old woman presents with jaw pain and inability to close her mouth after yawning.

After examination, you diagnose anterior temporomandibular joint dislocation.

List three risk factors for anterior TMJ dislocation.

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List three mechanisms that can cause this problem.

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Describe two reduction techniques. Do not describe analgesia or anaesthesia.

(Marked out of 6.0)


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Superior and posterior TMJ dislocations are rare. For each, list one specific complication.

(Marked out of 2.0)


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