[Fractures of the temporomandibular joints in childhood from indirect trauma to the chin. A report of 4 cases]

Pediatr Med Chir. 1995 May-Jun;17(3):249-52.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

We observed four cases of temporomandibular joint fractures in children; all from indirect chin traumas. Traditional X-ray is not enough for a correct radiological diagnosis. CT, in particular with the axial scans, electronics coronal reconstructions, and where is possible direct sagittal scans, is able to give us a correct diagnosis about the nature and the site of the fractures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Chin / diagnostic imaging
  • Chin / injuries*
  • Female
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Temporomandibular Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Temporomandibular Joint / injuries*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed