Open AccessTemporomandibular joint ankylosis in ankylosing spondylitis: A case report and review of literature
Author(s) -
Neeraj Gupta,
Nikhil Gupta,
Laxmikant Ramkumarsingh Tomar,
Nikhil Nair
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/2249-4863.197292
Subject(s) - medicine , ankylosing spondylitis , temporomandibular joint , ankylosis , swallowing , axial skeleton , temporomandibular joint disorder , nonsteroidal , sacroiliac joint , orthodontics , cartilage , spondylitis , surgery , anatomy
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder. It primarily affects the axial skeleton through involvement of the peripheral joint scan occurs. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement in AS varies from 4% to 35%. Here, we present a case of a 35-year-old male, follow-up of AS from last 8 years on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, presented with fresh complaints of painfully restricted movements of jaw during swallowing. Computer tomography of patient demonstrates articular cartilage changes with disc and joint abnormalities.