Neurogenic Temporomandibular Joint Dislocations treated with Botulinum Toxin Injections: Case Report

Neurogenic temporomandibular joint dislocation treated with botulinum toxin: report of 4 cases.

Many patients suffer recurrent episodes of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation due to an excess of muscle contraction or spasticity in the depressor muscles of the jaw. The manual repositioning using the Nelaton maneuver is the first treatment. Occasionally, it may be necessary to use sedation or general anesthesia to achieve the desired muscle relaxation. In case of recurrence, surgical ...

botulinum toxin-a injections in children with neurogenic bladder

Botulinum toxin injections for treating neurogenic detrusor overactivity.

Neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) is a disorder that can cause high intravesical pressure, decreased capacity, decreased bladder compliance, and upper urinary system damage. The current treatment options for NDO are established on the basis of agents that block parasympathetic innervation of the detrusor and inhibit involuntary bladder contractions. Several side effects, such as dryness of...

Hemimasticatory spasm treated with botulinum toxin: case report.

We describe a female patient with hemimasticatory spasm, a rare movement disorder due to dysfunction of the motor trigeminal nerve of unknown origin. This patient had an excellent response to botulinum toxin therapy.

Temporomandibular Myofacial Pain Treated with Botulinum Toxin Injection

This article reviews the diagnoses and treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and outlines of the role of botulinum toxin (BoNT) in the treatment of myofacial TMD. This manuscript includes a brief history of the use of BoNT in the treatment of pain, the mechanism of action of BoNT, and the techniques for injections, adverse effects and contraindications when using BoNT to treat mayofaci...