ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2018
Temporomandibular Joint Septic Arthritis.
Article in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Protocol for a Systematic Review on Septic Arthritis of the Temporomandibular Joint (SATMJ).Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Overview of Systematic Reviews on Septic Arthritis of the Temporomandibular Joint (SATMJ).Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- "Multidisciplinary management of post- infective osteoarthritis and secondary condylar resorption of temporomandibular joint: a case report in a 9 years-old female patient and a review of literature".Italian journal of pediatrics · 2022Review
- Management of Septic Arthritis of the Temporomandibular Joint in Dogs.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2021Article
- Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint in an unvaccinated adolescent.BMJ case reports · 2020Article
- Otogenic temporomandibular septic arthritis in a child: a case report and a review of the literature.Italian journal of pediatrics · 2019Review
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Abstract
Infection of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a rare pediatric condition resulting from the introduction of pathogens into the joint by hematogenous seeding, local extension, or trauma. Early recognition of the typical signs and symptoms including fever, trismus, preauricular swelling, and TMJ region tenderness are critical in order to initiate further evaluation and prevent feared complications of fibrosis, ankylosis, abnormal facial structure, or persistence of symptoms. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography with ancillary laboratory analysis including erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, and white blood cell count are beneficial in confirming the suspected diagnosis and monitoring response to therapy. Initial intervention should include empiric parenteral antibiotics, early mandibular mobilization, and joint decompression to provide synovial fluid for analysis including cultures. This report describes a case of TMJ bacterial arthritis in a healthy 6-year-old male who was promptly treated nonsurgically with intravenous antibiotics and localized needle joint decompression with return to normal function after completion of oral antibiotics and physical therapy.
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