[Treatment of recurrent dislocation of the temporomandibular joint with botulinum toxin: an alternative approach].

Abstract	Repeated injections of botulinum toxin carried out at regular intervals are an effective means to treat otherwise treatment-resistant recurrent dislocation of the temporomandibular joint. The treatment can be performed simply and safely without electromyography (EMG) or imaging control by a specialist having expertise in the anatomy of the region. In a patient described by us, a previously treatment-resistant condition has been successfully treated in this way for three years.
Authors	Jouko Kotimäki, Ari Saarinen
Journal	Duodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja (Duodecim) Vol. 127 Issue 19 Pg. 2088-91 ( 2011) ISSN: 0012-7183 [Print] Finland
Vernacular Title	Toistuvan leukaluksaation hoito botuliinitoksiinilla: vaihtoehtoinen lähestymistapa.
PMID	22073541 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Neuromuscular Agents Botulinum Toxins
Topics	Botulinum Toxins (therapeutic use) Humans Joint Dislocations (drug therapy) Neuromuscular Agents (therapeutic use) Recurrence Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (drug therapy)

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