Superior dislocation of mandibular condyle into the middle cranial fossa. A case report

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1997 Feb;26(1):29-30. doi: 10.1016/s0901-5027(97)80842-9.

Abstract

A case of superior dislocation of the mandibular condyle into the middle cranial fossa is presented. A modified method of reducing the mandibular condyle was used, and restitution of the perforated glenoid fossa was achieved by a combination of titanium plate and repair of the articular disk.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Plates
  • Cartilage, Articular / injuries
  • Cartilage, Articular / surgery
  • Female
  • Fracture Fixation
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Mandibular Condyle / injuries*
  • Mandibular Condyle / surgery
  • Mandibular Fractures / surgery*
  • Skull Base / injuries*
  • Skull Base / surgery
  • Temporal Bone / injuries
  • Temporal Bone / surgery
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disc / injuries
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disc / surgery
  • Titanium

Substances

  • Titanium