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REBEL Core Cast 133.0 – TMJ Dislocation

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Temporomandibular (TMJ) Joint Dislocation Definition: Displacement of the mandibular condyle from the temporomandibular fossa. Epidemiology: Anterior dislocations are most common Mechanism Atraumatic (most common) from extreme mouth opening (yawning, eating, dental procedure, etc).

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NIPE

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Download Scientific Diagram (researchgate.net) ) Assess the shape of the head, specifically looking for: Cephalohematoma: build up of blood vessels ruptured during a vaginal or instrumental delivery which does not cross the suture lines and feels soft rather than boggy on palpation. Barlow Test: This checks for a hip that can be dislocated.