Ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint as a complication of forceps delivery: report of a case
Obiechina, A.E.; Arotiba, J.T.; Fasola, A.O.
West African Journal of Medicine 18(2): 144-146
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0189-160X PMID: 10504875 Document Number: 500958
A two and half years old girl presented with severe limitation of mouth opening, facial asymmetry, inability to masticate, and proclination of the anterior maxillary and mandibular teeth. There was no history of facial trauma, infection or neonatal fevers. A diagnosis of bony ankylosis of the TMJ was made following a confirmation of delivery by means of obstetrics forceps during a difficult labour. The causes of TMJ ankylosis and the sequaele are highlighted.