Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint–a case report and review of the literature
Septic arthritis occurring in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has received significantly less attention than it deserves. This condition can severely compromise joint functionality, especially if left untreated. Its typical presentation includes pain, fever, swelling, and the loss of TMJ functions...
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| description | Septic arthritis occurring in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has received significantly less attention than it deserves. This condition can severely compromise joint functionality, especially if left untreated. Its typical presentation includes pain, fever, swelling, and the loss of TMJ functions. We report a case of TMJ septic arthritis arising in the left joint of a 52-year-old woman. Our report, along with a review of the literature, highlights the importance for early detection of TMJ septic arthritis, its clinical and radiographic characteristics, as well as the management of this rare disease and the proposed etiologies of its pathogenesis. Raising awareness among healthcare providers can promote early diagnosis, improving outcomes and preventing complications of TMJ septic arthritis. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9c5442788b8748f989a9d18f3b9e9fcc2025-08-20T01:48:20ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Oral Health2673-48422025-01-01510.3389/froh.2024.14960941496094Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint–a case report and review of the literatureShareef Araidy0Naseem Maalouf1Eran Front2Imad Abu El-Naaj3Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tzafon Medical Center, Affiliated with Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, IsraelDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tzafon Medical Center, Affiliated with Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, IsraelUnit of Periodontology, Tzafon Medical Center, Affiliated with Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, IsraelDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tzafon Medical Center, Associate Professor at the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-llan Univesity, Ramat Gan, IsraelSeptic arthritis occurring in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has received significantly less attention than it deserves. This condition can severely compromise joint functionality, especially if left untreated. Its typical presentation includes pain, fever, swelling, and the loss of TMJ functions. We report a case of TMJ septic arthritis arising in the left joint of a 52-year-old woman. Our report, along with a review of the literature, highlights the importance for early detection of TMJ septic arthritis, its clinical and radiographic characteristics, as well as the management of this rare disease and the proposed etiologies of its pathogenesis. Raising awareness among healthcare providers can promote early diagnosis, improving outcomes and preventing complications of TMJ septic arthritis.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/froh.2024.1496094/fulltemporomandibular joint (TMJ)diagnosisseptic arthritiscomplicationstemporomandibular disorders (TMDs) |
| spellingShingle | Shareef Araidy Naseem Maalouf Eran Front Imad Abu El-Naaj Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint–a case report and review of the literature Frontiers in Oral Health temporomandibular joint (TMJ) diagnosis septic arthritis complications temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) |
| title | Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint–a case report and review of the literature |
| title_full | Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint–a case report and review of the literature |
| title_fullStr | Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint–a case report and review of the literature |
| title_full_unstemmed | Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint–a case report and review of the literature |
| title_short | Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint–a case report and review of the literature |
| title_sort | septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint a case report and review of the literature |
| topic | temporomandibular joint (TMJ) diagnosis septic arthritis complications temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/froh.2024.1496094/full |
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