Cervical extension-flexion injury (whiplash) and internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint

S Weinberg; H Lapointe

doi:10.1016/0278-2391(87)90302-8

Cervical extension-flexion injury (whiplash) and internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint

J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1987 Aug;45(8):653-6. doi: 10.1016/0278-2391(87)90302-8.

Authors

S Weinberg, H Lapointe

PMID: 3475435
DOI: 10.1016/0278-2391(87)90302-8

Abstract

Twenty-eight patients with post-whiplash temporomandibular joint (TMJ) symptoms were assessed. Internal derangements were seen arthrographically in 22/25 patients. These observations were confirmed in the 10 patients who elected to have surgery.

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Cartilage, Articular / injuries
Cervical Vertebrae / injuries
Female
Humans
Joint Dislocations / etiology*
Male
Middle Aged
Temporomandibular Joint / injuries
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / etiology*
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / etiology*
Whiplash Injuries / complications*