Infection of the temporomandibular joint: a report of three cases

• 영문명: Infection of the temporomandibular joint: a report of three cases
• 발행기관: 대한구강악안면외과학회
• 저자명: Hyung-Mo Kim Tae-Wan Kim Ju-Hong Hwang Dong-Joo Lee Na-Rae Park Seung-Il Song
• 간행물 정보: 『대한구강악안면외과학회지』대한구강악안면외과학회지 제37권 제6호, 510~514쪽, 전체 5쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 내과학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2011.12.30

영문 초록

An intracapsular and pericapsular infection of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is rare. The invasion of bacteria into the joint space can occur through several routes. Among them, hematogenous spread is most common. This report describes three cases of abscess formation in the TMJ (intracapsular and pericapsular infection). The patients were treated with supportive care and surgical intervention (incision and drainage) under hospitalization, and their symptoms had improved. Pain of the TMJ is a typical symptom of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). On the other hand, an infection of the TMJ can also cause pain on the affected side, and can be misdiagnosed as routine TMD. Therefore, the possibility of an infection of the TMJ cavity should be considered when treating TMD.

목차

I. Introduction

II. Cases report

III. Discussion

키워드

Infection Temporomandibular joint Temporomandibular joint disorders Septic arthritis