Temporomandibular joint dislocation

Discussion:

The diagnosis of TMJ dislocation is made clinically but imaging is often requested to exclude associated fractures, especially in the setting of trauma. 

This case highlights that an OPG is not very specific for dislocations, and a CT should be requested instead in the setting of trauma to assess for dislocations, fractures or other injuries. 

In this particular case, pt underwent manual relocation with IV analgesia uneventfully. 

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