Abstract

GOMEZ DE TERREROS CARO, G; MARTINEZ JIMENO, L; GOMEZ GUTIERREZ, I  and  RAMOS HERRERA, A. Nelaton maneuver in anterior temporomandibular dislocation. A case report and literature review. Sanid. Mil. [online]. 2020, vol.76, n.1, pp.36-38.  Epub Oct 05, 2020. ISSN 1887-8571.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/s1887-85712020000100007.

A dislocation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a disorder that is generally unknown and it supposes a challenge for the health´s personnel who receiving it. The etiology is variable and it can occur spontaneously due to causes related to the opening of the mouth such as yawning, laughing, singing... Clinically the patient has an open mouth in the form of yawning, anxiety and pain. The treatment of choice is its reduction through the Nelaton maneuver that must be carried out as soon as possible.

We present a case of a patient with a bilateral anterior dislocation of the TMJ who underwent successful Nelaton maneuvers, without the need for administration of relaxants and analgesics at the time of execution.

Keywords : Dislocation; Temporomandibular joint; Nelaton maneuver; Reduction.

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