Abstract
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a rare disease impairing mandible movement and can either be intra-articular (true) or extra-articular (false). A cat presented with an inability to open its mouth, drooling, and facial asymmetry. Computed tomography (CT) confirmed an extracapsular abnormal TMJ fusion, and a surgical plan was devised based on the CT imaging. Post-surgery, the cat regained mouth mobility (indicating false ankylosis) and showed an improved prognosis. This case of CT-diagnosed and treated feline TMJ false ankylosis underscores the indispensable role of CT in diagnosing and devising surgical strategies for feline TMJ false ankylosis.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 365-369 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Veterinary Clinics |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2023.10 |
Keywords
- computed tomography
- extracapsular ankylosis
- feline
- jaw movement
- temporomandibular joint disorder
Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) Subject Topics
- Veterinary Science
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