Use of ultrasonography for assessing treatment efficacy in a case with ankylosis of the temoporomandibular joint

Authors

Kai-Yu Ho, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Sally Ho, University of Southern California
Patrick Colletti, University of Southern CaliforniaFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2016

Publication Title

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy

Volume

46

Issue

3

First page number:

225

Abstract

The patient was a 32-year-old university lecturer with limited mouth opening for 15 years. The patient was diagnosed with right temporomandibular joint ankylosis 10 years prior. Ultrasonography was employed to assess capsule-condyle distance before and after physical therapy. A treatment plan aiming at mobilizations and exercises was implemented, and the patient reported improvements in eating and speaking.

Repository Citation

Ho, K., Ho, S., Colletti, P. (2016). Use of ultrasonography for assessing treatment efficacy in a case with ankylosis of the temoporomandibular joint. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 46(3), 225.
http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2016.0404