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Use of the masseteric and deep temporal nerve blocks for the reduction of mandibular dislocation
Anesthesia Progress
  • Andrew L. Young, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
  • Junad Khan, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
  • Davis C. Thomas, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
  • Samuel Y. P. Quek, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Department
Orthodontics
Document Type
Article
DOI
10.2344/0003-3006-56.1.9
Publication Date
3-1-2009
Disciplines
Abstract

A patient presented with a unilateral dislocated condyle that was resistant to reduction by simple manual manipulation because of elevator muscle spasm and severe muscle and temporomandibular joint pain. A technique involving a masseteric nerve block and a temporal nerve block was used, allowing a quick, safe, and minimally painful reduction. The method used for delivering these nerve blocks is described here.

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Originally published in Anesthesia Progress here: http://dx.doi.org/10.2344/0003-3006-56.1.9

Citation Information
Andrew L. Young, Junad Khan, Davis C. Thomas and Samuel Y. P. Quek. "Use of the masseteric and deep temporal nerve blocks for the reduction of mandibular dislocation" Anesthesia Progress Vol. 56 Iss. 1 (2009) p. 9 - 13 ISSN: 0003-3006
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/andrew-young/39/